Colima Culture 4th to 7th Century AD Terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel - 8.1 cm
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Colima Culture terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel dating to the 4th–7th century AD, a hand-modelled canine-form vessel with a light beige slip and reddish-orange pigment, measuring 8.1 × 8 × 3.7 cm and weighing 87.4 g in very good condition, issued as an original piece with a certificate of authenticity.
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Colima Terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel, Western Mexico – 4th to 7th Century AD
Charming hand-modelled terracotta vessel in the form of a stylized dog or canine creature, a classic subject in Colima art. The animal is depicted standing on four short legs with a rounded body, expressive head with pointed snout and applied ears, and a large curved handle forming the back. The open spout rises from the shoulders. The surface shows a light beige slip with attractive areas of reddish-orange pigment and natural wear, typical of Colima ceramics. Pieces of this type are believed to have served as ritual vessels, offerings or funerary goods in shaft tombs.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 8.1 × 8 × 3.7 cm
Weight: 87.4 g
Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Colima Terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel, Western Mexico – 4th to 7th Century AD
Charming hand-modelled terracotta vessel in the form of a stylized dog or canine creature, a classic subject in Colima art. The animal is depicted standing on four short legs with a rounded body, expressive head with pointed snout and applied ears, and a large curved handle forming the back. The open spout rises from the shoulders. The surface shows a light beige slip with attractive areas of reddish-orange pigment and natural wear, typical of Colima ceramics. Pieces of this type are believed to have served as ritual vessels, offerings or funerary goods in shaft tombs.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 8.1 × 8 × 3.7 cm
Weight: 87.4 g
Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
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Culture
Colima Culture 4th to 7th Century AD
Century/timeframe
Colima Culture 4th to 7th Century AD
Name of object
Zoomorphic Vessel
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
8.1 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
3.7 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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