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Guanacaste-Nicoya Terracotta Bowl Decorated with Four Birds - PF.3706
Origin: Guanacaste-Nicoya Zone, Costa Rica
Circa: 500
AD
to 1000
AD
Dimensions:
7" (17.8cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$3,000.00
Location: United States
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This earthenware bowl is made from reddish clay
under a waxy orange-red slip. It is of a rounded
form, with a thumbed rim, and rests on three
hollow gourd shaped legs. Appliquéd in three
places, are bird heads with button eyes and
incised features. The bird’s wings and feet are
incised, as are the feet of the vessel. The vivid,
attractive coloration and the decorative qualities
of this bowl draw the eye immediately to it. It is
only after careful reflection, however that we can
appreciate the inspiration for such an artifact,
and feel closer to the craftsman who created it.
- (PF.3706)
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