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Large Colima Redware Pottery Jar, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE–300 CE

$1,650
£1,247.20
€1,433.25
CA$2,297.61
A$2,556
CHF 1,339.89
MX$31,233.72
NOK 17,061.81
SEK 16,061.33
DKK 10,698.66
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Large Colima Redware Pottery Jar, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE–300 CE This elegant ancient vessel is a classic example of Colima redware, crafted in West Mexico between 300 BCE and 300 CE. Featuring a bulbous “globular” form that tapers gracefully to a narrow neck and flared rim, the jar is fully burnished for a soft sheen and left unfired in select areas, allowing natural fire-darkening to remain—a mark of its kiln-firing technique and antiquity. A band of impressed diagonal dashes encircles the rim, a decorative technique seen across fine Colima ceramics. Signs of surface wear, a minor rim chip, and natural dark-toned patches add authenticity and tell the story of its ancient use and kiln exposure. This jar—once part of an Iowa-based private collection—now offers discerning collectors a striking example of Pre-Columbian artistry and E-Zero provenance (item has clean, verifiable, legal provenance), checked and ready for continued appreciation in a modern collection or exhibition. Culture: Pre‑Columbian, Colima, West Mexico Date: Circa 300 BCE–300 CE Materials: Burnished redware clay with fire‑darkening Dimensions: Approx. 9.5″ diameter × 8.9″ height (24.1 × 22.6 cm) Provenance: From the Reinsmoen Collection, Clear Lake, Iowa (inherited from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000) Condition: Excellent overall. Chip to rim and light surface wear with historic fire-darkening as shown. Interior retains rich earthen deposits; exterior exhibits lustrous burnish typical of kiln firing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Pottery,Burnished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    300 BCE to 300 CE
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Excellent overall. Chip to rim and light surface wear with historic fire-darkening as shown. Interior retains rich earthen deposits; exterior exhibits lustrous burnish typical of kiln firing. No known restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Bonita Springs, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9771245822602

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