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Nasca polychrome vessel of a snake, Early Nasca, ca. A.D. 1-700
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
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the slender serpent slithering in a tight formation with large eyes and grinning mouth, slightly raised skin at the back of the head, the body covered by twenty-two small double-headed snakes, with a segmented dotted band along the side, the double-spout-bridge handle on the center of the body.
Provenance
Acquired before 1970
Condition
Excellent, appears intact, has varied areas of wear on painted areas of side and underneath and as shown.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This is an unusual three-dimensional form for the Nasca style. The serpent was an important creature since the earlier Paracas times, and serpentine images are a visual metaphor repeated in textiles and ceramics.