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Colima Redware Pottery Zoomorphic Reclinatorio

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Colima Redware Pottery Zoomorphic Reclinatorio
Colima Redware Pottery Zoomorphic Reclinatorio
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Description
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive hand-made pottery reclinatorio depicting an abstract creature, perhaps a dolphin, a fish, or a bird. The front of the vessel is flat, though its walls bulge outwards on the verso. A hollow spout curves upward from the backside of the animal's head. Reclinatorios such as this were used by individuals of high rank to support their heads and backs when seated. This abstract type of form was perhaps to signify a metaphor for dreams which often assume surreal transitional states. In addition to this complex symbolism, the piece is a wonderful exemplar of Colima technique and styling. Size: 8.6" L x 7.8" W x 9.3" H (21.8 cm x 19.8 cm x 23.6 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired November 2023; ex-Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, USA

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Condition
Professionally repaired in areas with some restoration and resurfacing over break lines; all done expertly and very difficult to notice. Some minor nicks and abrasions as shown, but otherwise excellent presentation with nicely burnished surface, areas of mineral deposits, and heavy earthen encrustations on interior. Old collection label on bottom of tail.
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Colima Redware Pottery Zoomorphic Reclinatorio

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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