Lot 67

Seven Costa Rican Pottery Jars

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Seven Costa Rican Pottery Jars

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A lively and varied group of seven pottery vessels, their rounded forms and earthy tones reflecting the enduring ceramic traditions of ancient Costa Rica. The assemblage includes jars and small pitchers of differing scale, each hand-formed in terracotta with globular bodies, short necks, and flared or everted rims. Several examples feature loop handles or small lugs, while surfaces range from pale buff to rich red slips, now softened by age and burial accretions. Subtle irregularities and surface wear speak to their handmade character and long passage through time. Such vessels were used in daily life for storage and serving, and in some cases may have accompanied burials as offerings, reflecting their practical and cultural significance within Pre-Columbian society. Size of largest: 7.3" Diameter x 5.4" H (18.5 cm x 13.7 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired from various auction houses

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Item # 196987

  • Condition: Weathering with nicks, chips, and abrasions as shown. Scattered earthen deposits throughout.

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