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Xiochopola Incised Stone Bowl
ca. 1000-500 B.C.
Item Number: 870551
$6,495.00 SALE PENDING
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| Category |
Olmec |
| Period |
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| Material |
Stone |
| Dimensions |
8-1/2"D x 2-5/8"H |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionEarly and rare! Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Bowl, Xiochopola, Guererro/Olmec culture, ca. 1000-500 B.C. Green speckled stone bowl with incised decorations on the outside that feature three monkeys playing ball - probably depicting the ancient ballgames so prevalent in Messo-American culture. Trees in the background. The Olmec were among the first Mesoamerican peoples to use stone in sculpture even though it had to be quarried in distant mountains. 8-1/2"D x 2-5/8"H, remarkably intact/choice condition. Museum-quality custom mount.
ProvenanceEx-Private NM Collection.
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