Pre-Columbian. Nazca Ceramic Globular Vessel With Spanish Import License
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Pre-Columbian Nazca ceramic globular vessel, 11.5 × 9.0 cm, with two short spouts connected by a strap bridge handle, polychromed with two birds catching fish, in good condition with surface wear, provenance from a Dutch auction house and the Aldo and Hannie van Eyck Art Collection, acquired in 2025 with a Spanish export license and an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
A rare and beautiful polychromed globular vessel with two short tapered spouts connected with a strap bridge handle. Beautifully decorated with two birds with stylized shape and contrasting colors catching fish.
Dimensions: 11,50 x 9,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear. Excellent condition.
Provenance: Dutch auction House. Collected 1970-1990's Dutch Art market; The Aldo and Hannie van Eyck Art Collection.
Notes:
- Due customs issues, we do not sell to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A rare and beautiful polychromed globular vessel with two short tapered spouts connected with a strap bridge handle. Beautifully decorated with two birds with stylized shape and contrasting colors catching fish.
Dimensions: 11,50 x 9,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear. Excellent condition.
Provenance: Dutch auction House. Collected 1970-1990's Dutch Art market; The Aldo and Hannie van Eyck Art Collection.
Notes:
- Due customs issues, we do not sell to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian. Nazca
Century/timeframe
100-400 AD
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic Globular Vessel
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
