Chavin Stone Mortar - Jaguar - 11 cm
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Chavin chamanic mortar representing a jaguar, carved in stone, measuring 11 × 6 × 5 cm, dating to 800–400 BCE, in reasonable condition and acquired in 1999 from a Paris auction house (TAJAN).
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Shamanic mortar representing a jaguar,
Chavín culture in Peru.
Classic, 800 - 400 BC.
Stone completely covered with its patina with traces of burial – stone slightly rough, traces of cinnabar – Base.
Light restoration to the front paw – broken tip glued.
Bought in 1999, lot #142 in Paris, TAJAN study – Invoice /
Exceptional pieces due to its rarity, its condition … and its sculptural quality!
Museum-piece per photos P. similar .....
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Provenance:
The provider guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
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He will ensure that any licenses necessary will be arranged before shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are required and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Shamanic mortar representing a jaguar,
Chavín culture in Peru.
Classic, 800 - 400 BC.
Stone completely covered with its patina with traces of burial – stone slightly rough, traces of cinnabar – Base.
Light restoration to the front paw – broken tip glued.
Bought in 1999, lot #142 in Paris, TAJAN study – Invoice /
Exceptional pieces due to its rarity, its condition … and its sculptural quality!
Museum-piece per photos P. similar .....
express courier + insurance
Provenance:
The provider guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses necessary will be arranged before shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are required and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Chavin
Century/timeframe
800 - 400 AV JC
Name of object
Mortar - Jaguar
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
1999
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5 cm
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