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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Vessel from Mexico, Date Unknown

About the Item

Prehispanic turtle vessel with human head and red paint, from the outskirts of Ixtlan del Rio, Nayarit, Mexico, date unknown. Appears to be a candleholder or copal burner. Rim on the head has been chipped at one point and glued.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 4.57 in (11.61 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Rim has been chipped at one point and then glued. 1/2" w x 3/8" h. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Well preserved for the the age of the piece.... my research places this item between 500 and 800 AD.
  • Seller Location:
    San Miguel de Allende, MX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2513324405272
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