ANASAZI / CASAS GRANDES PRIMO PRECOLUMBIAN OLLA Start Price USD 875.00 Current Price USD 875.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Kailua-Kona, HI See more about 'ANASAZI / CASAS GRANDES PRIMO PRECOLUMBIAN OLLA' Description ANASAZI / CASAS GRANDES PRECOLUMBIAN POLYCHROME OLLA THIS STRIKING LITTLE VESSEL IS A SAN RAMOS POLYCHROME DATING FROM A.D. 1250-1450 FROM THE GREAT PRECOLUMBIAN TRADING CENTER FAMOUS FOR ITS MACAW FEATHER PRODUCTION WHICH WERE TRADED THROUGHOUT MEXICO AND THE SOUTHWESTERN DESERT OF THE U.S. It measures 5 1/2” in diameter as well as 5 1/2” in height with a globular shape that is perfectly balanced. It is in mint as-found condition without even a chip to the rim and no overpaint. It has a dual motif comprised of beautiful stylized macaws one on each side of the pale buff background along with cinnamon/orange triangles and fine line netting and curvilinear designs. The other matching sides have central black triangles with an orange centerpiece and fine line black repeating triangles surrounding the center. There ia also an interesting circular buff design a the base connecting to a black triangle with a curved bottom. There are a couple of small “firing clouds” on the exterior along with mineral deposits that attest to the age of the artifact. It is absolutely guaranteed authentic and was acquired from a private collection many years ago. The price includes shipping via USPS Priority mail as well as all handling and insurance costs. If you are a collector you will appreciate how rare “mint” pieces of this quality have become. Place a Bid!