Large Colima Dog with Open Mouth and Curled Tail

$6,900.00

Colima

West Mexico

100 BC to 250 AD

Ceramic

Height 11 3/4 inches, Length 16 1/2 inches

Provenance: J. Martinez, San Diego, California; Jules Berman, known as "Mr. Kahlua," Los Angeles, California, 1970s, importer and collector; John R. Jordan, Van Nuys, California, 1960s, author, artist, and appraiser

The dog stands on four legs with a rounded, full bodied torso and a burnished reddish orange surface. The head is modeled with two erect, pointed ears and an open mouth showing the teeth. The tail curls upward and forward in a tight arc over the back.

The legs are sturdy and evenly spaced, supporting the weight of the rounded body. The surface is smoothly burnished throughout, with a consistent reddish orange tone. The piece is intact and stands independently.

We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.

Colima

West Mexico

100 BC to 250 AD

Ceramic

Height 11 3/4 inches, Length 16 1/2 inches

Provenance: J. Martinez, San Diego, California; Jules Berman, known as "Mr. Kahlua," Los Angeles, California, 1970s, importer and collector; John R. Jordan, Van Nuys, California, 1960s, author, artist, and appraiser

The dog stands on four legs with a rounded, full bodied torso and a burnished reddish orange surface. The head is modeled with two erect, pointed ears and an open mouth showing the teeth. The tail curls upward and forward in a tight arc over the back.

The legs are sturdy and evenly spaced, supporting the weight of the rounded body. The surface is smoothly burnished throughout, with a consistent reddish orange tone. The piece is intact and stands independently.

We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.