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Pair of Costa Rican Terracotta Ovoid Bowls

$2,055.25per set
$3,425.42per set40% Off
£1,500per set
£2,500per set40% Off
€1,749.67per set
€2,916.12per set40% Off
CA$2,815.18per set
CA$4,691.96per set40% Off
A$3,131.09per set
A$5,218.49per set40% Off
CHF 1,634.96per set
CHF 2,724.93per set40% Off
MX$38,102.07per set
MX$63,503.46per set40% Off
NOK 20,880.93per set
NOK 34,801.55per set40% Off
SEK 19,582.63per set
SEK 32,637.71per set40% Off
DKK 13,058.45per set
DKK 21,764.09per set40% Off
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About the Item

This beautiful and highly decorative pair of Costa Rican terracotta bowls are ovoid in shape and come from the Talamancan Mountains region. They are decorated stylized human faces in relief and are very similar in size. The shorter bowl measures 4 in - 10 cm high with a diameter of 6 1/8 in – 15.5 cm, and the taller bowl measures 4 ¾ in – 12 cm high with a diameter of 5 7/8 in – 15 cm. They have provenance from Sotheby's in London, circa 1970. The bowls would certainly make a unique and wonderful accent piece to many different rooms and settings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Diameter: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Costa Rica
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    400 AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JNA37521stDibs: LU1225218397962

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