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SKU: PP1309

A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE

Sale price4,950 USD

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This huge, hand-built anthropomorphic storage jar is known as a bullet amphora because of its projectile-shaped profile.  It features a low, conical base, a gently sloped shoulder that tapers to form the cylindrical neck, and a dramatically flared rim.  Highly burnished, it is adorned with detailed resist painting. Its rich, dark brown background is embellished with a star medallion and crosshatching motifs, while the long neck depicts fine geometric symbols decorated with soft crosshatching.

Medium: Terracotta

Dimensions: Height: 65 cm (25.6 inches), Diameter at widest: 29 cm (11.4 inches)

Condition: Complete and in very good condition overall.  Includes pictured metal stand.

Provenance: Diplomatic private Washington, DC collection, acquired in the late 1950's.

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A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE
A large Narino Pottery Bullet Amphora, Columbia, ca. 750 -1200 CE Sale price4,950 USD

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