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Trio of Pre-Columbian Foot Vessels, West Mexico

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Trio of Pre-Columbian Foot Vessels, West Mexico The first is a reddish brown pottery shoe vessel from the Chipicuaro culture (ca. 500 BC – 300 AD) with a burnished surface and a wide mouth, which curves into a handle at the back. Two minor rim flakes and a restored hair line in the body; two collection numbers on the bottom. It measures 9.5 inches (24 cm) wide by 5-1/8 inches (13 cm) high. The second is a salmon colored Michoacan (ca. 300 BC – 300 AD) double shoe vessel, with two flared openings. There are a few minor rim chips, otherwise intact; two collection numbers on the bottom. It measures 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) high. The third, a reddish-brown pottery Chupicuaro vessel, with a wide mouth and five small applied toes. Three large pieces reattached on the back, with restoration over the break lines; one collection number on the bottom. It measures 5-1/8 inches (13 cm) wide by 4 inches (10 cm) high. Private Nevada collection. Ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950s – 1960s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    100-300 A.D.
  • Condition:
    Repaired: See description for details on each item. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#38241stDibs: LU1778241435712

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