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Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description:A large seated Colima dog. Vented through spout atop the head, body painted black, one leg tucked underneath and up turned tail. the mouth, exposed and detailed teeth stone polished to a glass like surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. The ancients believed that the dog would transport you to the afterlife one of the most recognizable and collectable of all pre-Columbian art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.
Condition: Small chip repaired at spout, else perfect.
Dimension: Length: 11.0 inches Height: 10.0 inches
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