Lot 196
  • 196

Small VERACRUZ STONE Palma OF A SNAIL, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • stone
  • Height: 8 inches
with ribbed body and tapering antennae projecting outward, the flaring sides carved in graduated layers; in basalt.

Provenance

Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, acquired on June 12, 1941, (stock book no. "S-1101")

Condition

Overall fine, small loss chips to right flange.
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