Large polychrome decorated pottery bowl, decorated on the exterior with a band having three stylized birds with long beaks, alternating with simple geometric elements. Upper and lower solid bands. Overall scattered surface and mineral deposits.Acquired from the world renowned Arte Primitivo Gallery in Downtown Manhattan, New York City. This is the most prestigious gallery of ancient artifacts in the United States. Artifacts from Arte Primitivo are the most sought after in the world. They are instantly recognized and respected by antiquities dealers and collectors alike as being the best of the best. Artifacts that are authenticated by Arte Primitivo instantly increase in value due to their expertise and decades of experience. They are the go to experts when it comes to ancient art. See COA for full condition of this item.
SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Multi DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Clay & Dough REGION OF ORIGIN: Yucatan Peninsula MAKER: Pre-Columbian Potter CREATED: Approximately 500 to 800 AD SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 3 ¾ inches tall, 9 inches wide, weighs 721 grams PROVENANCE 3: Ex Arte Primitivo Art Gallery, Downtown Manhattan, NYC 2024. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime TYPE: Bowls LISTED BY: The Chapman Collection MANGANESE DIOXIDE REACTION TEST RESULTS: Positive reaction indicative of about 1500 years of burial PROVENANCE 2: To family by descent. PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Private Chicago collection. Ex. Jerome Grunes, MD., 1970’s. ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Pre Columbian AREA OF ORIGIN: Yucatan Peninsula
