Costa Rican Tripod Rattle Vessel, Guanacaste-Nicoya

拍品描述

Ca. 600–1100 CE. Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya area, ca. 600 to 1100 CE. A ceramic tripod rattle vessel standing on three hollow legs, each pierced to produce sound when moved, with small pellets sealed within the hollow legs. The rounded body rises to a slightly flared rim, the surface bearing the marks of hand forming, firing, and burial. The three supports are sculpted with subtle zoomorphic modeling and slotted openings. Size: 5.4" L x 5" W x 6.8" H (13.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 17.3 cm) Size: 6.8" H x 5.4" L x 5" W (17.3 cm H x 13.7 cm L x 12.7 cm W). The surface shows areas of wear, mineral accretion, and firing variation, lending the piece an honest, tactile presence. Its form balances utility and symbolism, reflecting a worldview in which everyday materials could serve as instruments of ceremony, sound, and spiritual communication. Both sculptural and functional, this tripod rattle vessel offers a vivid glimpse into the ritual life of ancient Costa Rica, where clay, sound, and movement came together in acts of meaning and memory. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #200237

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