A CERAMIC TRIPOD VESSEL, Heutar, Costa Rica, c. 900 A.D.; of flaring cylindrical form, anthropomorphic tripod feet with pierced eyes and tripartite head ornament, the exterior painted in geometric patterns, with negative painting, black on red, bottom of vessel painted black with red circles-9½ in. (24cm.) high | Christie's

Lot 521

521

A CERAMIC TRIPOD VESSEL, Heutar, Costa Rica, c. 900 A.D.; of flaring cylindrical form, anthropomorphic tripod feet with pierced eyes and tripartite head ornament, the exterior painted in geometric patterns, with negative painting, black on red, bottom of vessel painted black with red circles-9½ in. (24cm.) high

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A CERAMIC TRIPOD VESSEL, Heutar, Costa Rica, c. 900 A.D.; of flaring cylindrical form, anthropomorphic tripod feet with pierced eyes and tripartite head ornament, the exterior painted in geometric patterns, with negative painting, black on red, bottom of vessel painted black with red circles-9½ in. (24cm.) high