Large Prehistoric Polychrome Gila Pottery Bowl
Offered here for your consideration is a large prehistoric polychrome Gila pottery bowl featuring a red orange exterior and a cream colored interior. It features black geometric patterns, including stepped and spiral designs. An expressive example of prehistoric Southwestern pottery, displaying age-related surface wear and patina consistent with its character and history. Bid now!
PROVENANCE: Amerind Art Inc.
MAKER: Unknown Gila potter.
APPROX AGE: Circa 1300 AD.
SIZE: This pot measures approximately 8 inches deep x 13 inches across at the widest point.
CONDITION: Appears good for its age with normal wear and imperfections expected. This pot has not been subjected to a black light or any other tests, other than visual by us, so the extent of any possible restoration is unknown but appears to be repaired or rebuilt. Buyer is responsible for determining this to their satisfaction before bidding. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
literature: Remember there is a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer price of this lot.
Offered here for your consideration is a large prehistoric polychrome Gila pottery bowl featuring a red orange exterior and a cream colored interior. It features black geometric patterns, including stepped and spiral designs. An expressive example of prehistoric Southwestern pottery, displaying age-related surface wear and patina consistent with its character and history. Bid now!
PROVENANCE: Amerind Art Inc.
MAKER: Unknown Gila potter.
APPROX AGE: Circa 1300 AD.
SIZE: This pot measures approximately 8 inches deep x 13 inches across at the widest point.
CONDITION: Appears good for its age with normal wear and imperfections expected. This pot has not been subjected to a black light or any other tests, other than visual by us, so the extent of any possible restoration is unknown but appears to be repaired or rebuilt. Buyer is responsible for determining this to their satisfaction before bidding. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
literature: Remember there is a 15% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer price of this lot.
