Lot n° 128
Estimation :
1500 - 2500
EUR
Ceremonial anthropomorphic vase representing- - Lot 128
Ceremonial anthropomorphic vase representing-
a seated figure with extended legs.
He wears a red tunic decorated with large
and painted black to resemble a jaguar's coat.
jaguar. On his back, a two-headed snake is
entwined.
The white-painted face is framed by hair
by hair falling down the back and to the shoulders
shoulders on the front. On his head, he holds a globular red
bowl on his head.
Engraved brown terracotta with red and black slip
slip and white pigment.
Cupisnic culture, Ancient Horizon, Peru
1000 - 400 B.C.
H. 21 x L. 15 x Th. 12 cm
Provenance :
- Private collection, Paris.
- Blanchet & Associés sale, Hôtel Drouot, November 22
vembre 2004, lot 40.
- Collection of M. X., France.
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