Dimensions: 5 ¾ inches tall, 6 ¼ inches wide, weighs 820 grams Provenance: Ex. Arte Xibalba. Acquired by John McIntosh, MSE, MBA, Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, Florida in 2021. Consigned to The Artifact City Collection on 7/03/2025. Description: Orangeware olla with traces of red painted bands around the body. Small rim chips, wear and tear consistent with age and everyday use. Intact. No repairs or restorations were found. Overall excellent condition. Manganese Dioxide Reactivity Test Results: A solution of laboratory grade 40% hydrogen peroxide was applied to multiple manganese blooms that resulted in a strong chemical reaction indicating approximately 1500 years of underground burial.
STAND IS: NOT Included SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Orange/Red DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Ceramic & Porcelain REGION OF ORIGIN: Costa Rica MAKER: Nicoya Culture Artisan SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: 5 ¾ inches tall, 6 ¼ inches wide, weighs 820 grams PROVENANCE 3: Consigned to The Artifact City Collection on 7/03/2025. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee LISTED BY: The Artifact City Collection TYPE: Bowls PROVENANCE 2: Acquired by Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, FL 2021 PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Private Miami, Florida collection. Acquired in the 1970’s. ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original STYLE: Pre Columbian Nicoya COUNTRY/REGION OF MANUFACTURE: Costa Rica DATE CREATED: Dates from approximately 300 to 700 AD
