Huge Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Stone Mortar

Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Costa Rica, ca. 300 to 1200 CE. A massive stone mortar with a hefty base and thick walls that rise over a shallow basin, all worn smooth from centuries of weathering and use. Size: 9.5" L x 10.5" W x 11.9" H (24.1 cm x 26.7 cm x 30.2 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Estate collection, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024

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Condition Report: Chips, nicks, and abrasions as shown, as well as weathering and surface wear commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent nice signs of use and encrustations in areas.