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Bi-Chrome Moche Earthenware Fertility Plate
科罗拉多
2020年08月13日 开拍 / 2020年08月11日 截止委托
拍品描述
Description Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche 1, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. A fine terracotta fertility birthing dish depicting a nude female in relief, holding her arms towards heaven in the adoration position, praying to God. Note that her legs are spread wide open and her womb is swollen suggesting that she is ready to give birth. In addition, the female figure is hollow, so that water can flow through her genitalia. Traditionally, shaman would give this sacred water to a female who was like to become pregnant. A wonderful example, finely painted in red and cream hues. Custom stand. Size: 8" in diameter (20.3 cm) Provenance: Splendors of the World, Los Angeles, California, USA; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950-1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #123341 Condition Report Hairline crack on back side, otherwise intact.

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拍品估价:1,800 - 2,500 美元 起拍价格:1,200 美元  买家佣金:

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