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An exceptional and exceedingly rare bone axe or hammer
Collected in the 1950's to 1960's
this turquoise-glazed ewer is a remarkable example of Seljuk pottery and would be a prized addition to any collection of Islamic art
and artistic mastery—a museum-worthy piece for any collector of pre-Columbian art and Andean antiquities
Chimú Blackware Phytomorphic Stirrup Spout Whistling Vessel tangdynasty Their imagery was often associatedPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This rare and unusual phytomorphic blackware whistling vessel, exquisitely mold formed, embodies the Chim civilizations sophisticated ceramic artistry and deep rooted spiritual symbolism. Designed in the shape of a seed or kernel, this vessel reflects the Chims reverence for agriculture and fertility, themes central to their cosmology and daily life. The vessel features a