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Auction Closes At: 10:08:00 12/07/2016
Time Remaining: Closed
Lot# & Name: 005. Olmec Human/Jaguar Votive Vessel
Estimate: $1,200-$1,800
Current High Bid: $650.00
Auction Closed(Final Price) $650.00

Category: Pre-Columbian Art
Sub Category: Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
Culture or Country: Mexico.
Period: Ca. 1000-400 B.C.
Size: 2-1/8”H. x 3”L.

Description: Medium buff-brown pottery vessel depicting a seated male figure holding a large bowl in front with both hands resting on his raised knees. Depicted with classic Olmec facial features and a rounded dome head. A jaguar is depicted on his back, clawed paws on the underside, rear of jaguar forms the front of the bowl with incised curled tail on the underside of the bowl. Probably represents a shaman in transformation. Intact, exc. cond. A rare example.
Provenance: Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950s-1960s.
Shipping Fee:
National: $24.00
International: $75.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
   




Olmec Human/Jaguar Votive Vessel

BIDDER BID QTY Original Bid Time
1. Huehueteotl $650.00 1 12/7/2016 10:01:44 AM
2. buff $625.00 1 12/6/2016 11:30:47 PM
3. Xochipilli $575.00 1 12/7/2016 9:43:45 AM
4. Xochipilli $525.00 1 12/7/2016 9:37:30 AM

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