VASE, TECOMATECULTURE OLMÈQUE, RÉGION DE LAS BOCASPRÉCLASSIQUE ANCIEN, 1200-900 AV. J.-C. |

Marché de l'art, Belgique
Christie's, Paris, 14 juin 2004, n° 373
Importante Collection privée française

Excellent condition overall. Minors cracks may have been repaired. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. label on the underside "78637"
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Les vases blancs de la région de Las Bocas comptent parmi les plus élégantes et sensibles céramiques de Mésoamérique. Les céramiques olmèques se distinguent notamment par leurs parois exceptionnellement fines, souvent ornées de nuages de cuisson obtenus par la soigneuse manipulation de matières périssables. Ici, la pureté de la forme est superbement exaltée par la surface monochrome, de couleur crème. Las Bocas white-slipped vessels are some of the most harmonious and graceful ceramics of Mesoamerica. Exceptionally thin-walled, some vessels were decorated with firing clouds by the careful manipulation of perishable material in the kiln. The purity of form is particularly suited to the uniform cream surface on this example.