Qimbaya Ceramic Vessel. Spanish Import License. - 24.7 cm
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Quimbaya ceramic vessel, globular with three handles and a relief face featuring a nose ring, dating to 500–1500 AD, 24.7 cm high, in good condition, acquired in 2024 from Germany with provenance from a private collection and an attached import certificate from the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
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Vessel with three handles and face with nose ring. Quimbaya culture (500-1500 AD). Ceramic. 24,7 cm.
The piece belongs to the Quimbaya culture (500-1500 AD), one of the most representative pre-Hispanic civilizations of present-day Colombia. It is made of ceramic. The vessel’s shape suggests it may have been used for liquid storage or as a funerary urn, a common function of pre-Hispanic ceremonial containers. Although the Quimbaya were primarily known for their goldwork, they also produced high-quality ceramics with symbolic decorations. These pieces may have been associated with funerary rituals, offerings, or ceremonial use among the ruling elite. In Quimbaya ceramics, facial representations are often linked to shamanic figures or tutelary deities.
It is a globular vessel with three handles and a modeled relief face on the front. The facial representation features closed or semi-closed eyes and a nose ring, a distinctive element of Quimbaya elites. The presence of the nose ring indicates high status, as this type of ornament was commonly associated with leaders or shamans in Quimbaya culture.
Provenance: Ex collection Hans Lubos (Germany; before 1973)
Attached import certificate from Spanish Ministry of Culture.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Vessel with three handles and face with nose ring. Quimbaya culture (500-1500 AD). Ceramic. 24,7 cm.
The piece belongs to the Quimbaya culture (500-1500 AD), one of the most representative pre-Hispanic civilizations of present-day Colombia. It is made of ceramic. The vessel’s shape suggests it may have been used for liquid storage or as a funerary urn, a common function of pre-Hispanic ceremonial containers. Although the Quimbaya were primarily known for their goldwork, they also produced high-quality ceramics with symbolic decorations. These pieces may have been associated with funerary rituals, offerings, or ceremonial use among the ruling elite. In Quimbaya ceramics, facial representations are often linked to shamanic figures or tutelary deities.
It is a globular vessel with three handles and a modeled relief face on the front. The facial representation features closed or semi-closed eyes and a nose ring, a distinctive element of Quimbaya elites. The presence of the nose ring indicates high status, as this type of ornament was commonly associated with leaders or shamans in Quimbaya culture.
Provenance: Ex collection Hans Lubos (Germany; before 1973)
Attached import certificate from Spanish Ministry of Culture.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Qimbaya
Century/timeframe
500-1500 AD
Name of object
Vessel. Spanish Import License.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
24.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1973
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
