Lot 1180

A Pre-Columbian painted clay figure "Cuchimilco", a vessel and a small bird, Peru, probably Chancay and Chimu culture, 13th - 15th century

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Starting Price € 200

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Description

Clay. A standing clay figure with indicated arms and feet and relief-modelled facial features. Painted head and neck jewelry. Perforations to reverse and sides. Height: 15 cm / Bulbous guard with elongated, conical spout, round foot decorated with relief geometric decor. Spout chipped. Height: 22.5 cm / Small bird figure, reverse with perforation. One ear broken off. H. approx. 7 cm The age determination is based on the characteristics of the object, without a TL report having been produced. Cultural Asset!

Provenance: From a South German private collection. Acquired from the father, who lived in Peru in the 1960s/70s.

Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.