PRECOLUMBIAN PARACAS FROG VESSEL FROM COASTAL PERU A RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 1,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location Kailua-Kona, HI See more about 'PRECOLUMBIAN PARACAS FROG VESSEL FROM COASTAL PERU' Description AN OUTSTANDING PARACAS PREHISTORIC PERUVIAN BOWL WITH EXTENDED FROG HEAD This rare Paracas bowl dates from Ca. 400-100BC. It measures 7” in diameter on the plain side and 8 1/2” to the head of the frog and is 2 “ in height. It is a very early piece from the Coast of Peru and inspired the Moche and Chimu artists centuries later to create their magical works. The frog is often associated with water and fertility so this is most likely a ceremonial piece to placate the gods of rain. It is greyware terracotta having a well molded head extending from the bowl wall and low relief arms and legs on the vessel body. There has been one tiny repair to the rim and minor restoration to the rear of one leg. It is a scarce and rarely seen piece and comes from the private collection of ex. Jean-Eugene Lions of Geneva Switzerland. It is absolutely guaranteed authentic and you will be presented a certificate of authenicity from one of the finest galleries in New York City with impeccable credentials.The sales price also includes USPS Priority shipping along with all handling and insurance charges. NOTE: IF THIS PIECE SERIOUSLY MOVES YOU CONTACT ME FOR POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE FINANCING SOLUTIONS. Place a Bid!