Guanacaste Nicoya Terracotta Very Fine Tripod Vessel - 400 AD - 700 AD - 20 cm

No. 84052663

Guanacaste Nicoya Terracotta Very Fine Tripod Vessel - 400 AD - 700 AD - 20 cm #1.1
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Very Fine Pre-Columbian Tripod Vessel - 400 AD - 700 AD

Region: South America
Culture: Guanacaste Nicoya
Period: 400 AD - 700 AD
Place: South America
Materials/Techniques: Ceramic
Height: 20 cm.

-Provenance:
Ex. Collection Mr. Drs. H.K. Amsterdam

Note: Property from Very Important Dutch Private Collection!
The collection consists of ca. 14 Chinese pottery objects (including horses form the Six dynasties to Tang dynasty, attendants, musicians, guards of honor, camels), ca. 25 Pre-Columbian, and 10 Egyptian objects, all objects will be auctioned in the coming Catawiki auctions.

- from the Drs. H. K. collections.
Mr. H. K. was one of the Dutch foremost art collectors, the range of whose interests was extraordinary. These included Chinese, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian, and South-East Asian art.

Mr. K. was chairman of the ABU from 1999 to 2014. In addition, K. was chairman of Youth Care Netherlands, member of the Social-Economic Council (SER), columnist for “Het Financieele Dagblad”, active at VNO-NCW, advisor to the presidium of the House of Representatives, he held many supervisory positions and was active at FNV. He was consistently one of the 200 most influential people in the Netherlands, according to de Volkskrant!

Tripod rattle vessel dating to the late Phase IV period into early Phase V. These are sometimes referred to as "spider-leg vessels" or "chocolate pots". Round-bodied vessel supported by three hollow legs. Each leg contains three rattle-balls. Atop each leg are well sculpted and finely detailed monkey figures whimsically leaning to one side. A nice example in good condition. Several repaired breaks as is common. Two of the three legs have repairs with the rattles of one leg replaced. A few rim chips have also been restored. Some minor chips remain. Appears near choice and displays beautifully.

Note: See Paul Clifford's "Art of Costa Rica" from the Arthur M. Sackler Collection for similar examples and additional information.

Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days by FedEx. Shipped with Insurance!

Condition: good condition for its age. Wear consistent with the age, some loss of colour. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Wear consistent with age and use, some flakes and marks scattered on the body, shelf wear. Minutes fleabite chip on the rim. Repaired.

Important information.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
It will be professionally packed and safely sent by FedEx.
Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own county

Seller's Story

Becker Antiques is one of the most leading reputable antique dealers in the Netherlands. Becker Antiques is a name and place that speaks of excellent antiques and art, outstanding service, and worldwide expertise. Founded in 1969 by Jan Simon Becker, Becker Antiques is based in Museum quarter, Amsterdam Old South (Oud-Zuid), in a magnificent five-floor townhouse build 1891, at a few minutes from “Rijksmuseum” (National Museum of Art), the Van Gogh Museum and the famous Royal Music Hall “Royal Concertgebouw”. Becker Antiques main field covers ceramics – pottery funerary figures (dated from the Han through the Ming dynasties), Buddhist sculptures and other Chinese works of art. Our other sections are Asian works of art – concerns objects from Japan and South East Asian countries including bronze, stone and wooden sculptures, Chinese furniture from the Qing Dynasty and of course occasional other items. For the last 54 years we have been selling antiques to museums, private collectors, and dealers all over the world.

Very Fine Pre-Columbian Tripod Vessel - 400 AD - 700 AD

Region: South America
Culture: Guanacaste Nicoya
Period: 400 AD - 700 AD
Place: South America
Materials/Techniques: Ceramic
Height: 20 cm.

-Provenance:
Ex. Collection Mr. Drs. H.K. Amsterdam

Note: Property from Very Important Dutch Private Collection!
The collection consists of ca. 14 Chinese pottery objects (including horses form the Six dynasties to Tang dynasty, attendants, musicians, guards of honor, camels), ca. 25 Pre-Columbian, and 10 Egyptian objects, all objects will be auctioned in the coming Catawiki auctions.

- from the Drs. H. K. collections.
Mr. H. K. was one of the Dutch foremost art collectors, the range of whose interests was extraordinary. These included Chinese, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian, and South-East Asian art.

Mr. K. was chairman of the ABU from 1999 to 2014. In addition, K. was chairman of Youth Care Netherlands, member of the Social-Economic Council (SER), columnist for “Het Financieele Dagblad”, active at VNO-NCW, advisor to the presidium of the House of Representatives, he held many supervisory positions and was active at FNV. He was consistently one of the 200 most influential people in the Netherlands, according to de Volkskrant!

Tripod rattle vessel dating to the late Phase IV period into early Phase V. These are sometimes referred to as "spider-leg vessels" or "chocolate pots". Round-bodied vessel supported by three hollow legs. Each leg contains three rattle-balls. Atop each leg are well sculpted and finely detailed monkey figures whimsically leaning to one side. A nice example in good condition. Several repaired breaks as is common. Two of the three legs have repairs with the rattles of one leg replaced. A few rim chips have also been restored. Some minor chips remain. Appears near choice and displays beautifully.

Note: See Paul Clifford's "Art of Costa Rica" from the Arthur M. Sackler Collection for similar examples and additional information.

Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days by FedEx. Shipped with Insurance!

Condition: good condition for its age. Wear consistent with the age, some loss of colour. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Wear consistent with age and use, some flakes and marks scattered on the body, shelf wear. Minutes fleabite chip on the rim. Repaired.

Important information.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
It will be professionally packed and safely sent by FedEx.
Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own county

Seller's Story

Becker Antiques is one of the most leading reputable antique dealers in the Netherlands. Becker Antiques is a name and place that speaks of excellent antiques and art, outstanding service, and worldwide expertise. Founded in 1969 by Jan Simon Becker, Becker Antiques is based in Museum quarter, Amsterdam Old South (Oud-Zuid), in a magnificent five-floor townhouse build 1891, at a few minutes from “Rijksmuseum” (National Museum of Art), the Van Gogh Museum and the famous Royal Music Hall “Royal Concertgebouw”. Becker Antiques main field covers ceramics – pottery funerary figures (dated from the Han through the Ming dynasties), Buddhist sculptures and other Chinese works of art. Our other sections are Asian works of art – concerns objects from Japan and South East Asian countries including bronze, stone and wooden sculptures, Chinese furniture from the Qing Dynasty and of course occasional other items. For the last 54 years we have been selling antiques to museums, private collectors, and dealers all over the world.
Culture
Guanacaste Nicoya
Name of object
Very Fine Tripod Vessel - 400 AD - 700 AD
Century/ Timeframe
400-700 AD
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
South America
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Repaired
Height
20 cm

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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

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