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Colima Dog Vessel
Asian and Tribal Art - Zena Kruzick
A lively Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as if going for a scratch. The tail is curled and the head is cocked slightly to one side; the diamond-shaped eyes are incised.
Terracotta, circa 300 BCE to 300 CE
$1,200.00
Artwork details
Origin
Western Mexico
Dimension
H 10IN x W 14IN x D 5IN
H 25.4CM x W 35.56CM x D 12.7CM
Provenance
Ex. private collection, Northern CA; ex. collection archaeologist UCLA, 1970s
A collection number of 13 is inked on a piece of tape on the bottom of one foot.
Condition
There is a small rim chip, otherwise intact, with nice mineral deposits overall.