Ulua Valley culture (attribution pending confirmation)
Honduras
Circa 300 BC to 300 AD
Ceramic, chocolate ware
Height 8 1/2 inches, Width 9 3/4 inches
Provenance: Private East Coast collection; acquired from Merrin Gallery, New York, September 5, 1996
The vessel takes the form of a bat with a wide open mouth forming the opening of the vessel, above a rounded eye rendered as a raised ring. One wing lies flush against the head and is decorated with a field of small raised dots in a triangular arrangement. Short incised lines mark the lower body, suggesting toes or claws.
The surface is a dark chocolate brown throughout, with scattered lighter patches and a naturally aged patina. Ancient losses are visible to the toes of one foot, and repaired breaks are present in the lower rear body along old fracture lines. A CIRAM testing report accompanies the piece.
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Ulua Valley culture (attribution pending confirmation)
Honduras
Circa 300 BC to 300 AD
Ceramic, chocolate ware
Height 8 1/2 inches, Width 9 3/4 inches
Provenance: Private East Coast collection; acquired from Merrin Gallery, New York, September 5, 1996
The vessel takes the form of a bat with a wide open mouth forming the opening of the vessel, above a rounded eye rendered as a raised ring. One wing lies flush against the head and is decorated with a field of small raised dots in a triangular arrangement. Short incised lines mark the lower body, suggesting toes or claws.
The surface is a dark chocolate brown throughout, with scattered lighter patches and a naturally aged patina. Ancient losses are visible to the toes of one foot, and repaired breaks are present in the lower rear body along old fracture lines. A CIRAM testing report accompanies the piece.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
