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Property from the Collection of Andy and Deborah Williams

Colima Fluted Parrot Vessel, Protoclassic, circa 100 BC - AD 250

Lot Closed

November 22, 07:19 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

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Property from the Collection of Andy and Deborah Williams

Colima Fluted Parrot Vessel, Protoclassic, circa 100 BC - AD 250


Diameter: 11 3/4 in (29.9 cm)

John Huston, St Clerans, Craughwell, County Galway, and California, acquired during the 1940s - 1970s
Andy Williams, California, acquired from the above on June 25, 1985
Andy and Deborah Williams, California



The broad gourd form is modeled with sharply fluted sides; each tripod leg is a parrot with wings folded tightly on its back and the beaks pecking into the vegetable.