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| Auction Closes At: |
13:14:00 03/04/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
098. Late Zapotec Rain God Incensario |
| Estimate: |
$15,000-$22,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$7,500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$7,500.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Early Post Classic Periods
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| Culture or Country: |
Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1350 A.D.
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| Size: |
8-1/2”H. x 6-1/2”W. |
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| Description: |
Fine grayware pottery fancy incensario depicting the god of lightning and rain, Cocijo, sitting on a throne, wearing the nasal buccal mask, large elaborate headdress with a central top glyphic plaque, side lappets, spool ear ornaments and large necklace with a central pendant. Bifurcated tongue, seated with legs crossed and holding his hands on his knees. The throne consists of a raised platform with a large and very fancy back consisting of interlocking geometric elements. Cylindrical urn incorporated behind the deity. Overall scattered cream color lime deposits with a few remaining traces of red-brown pigment highlights. Intact, excellent condition. This is an top quality, extremely fine example. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. estate collection of professor Karl Cohen, San Francisco, (The Cartoon King & famous animator) and then by descent to his wife, acquired in the 1970’s or prior. Ciram Lab TL report # 0323-OA-18N-3. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$68.00 |
| International: |
$165.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Late Zapotec Rain God Incensario
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