Pre-Columbian EAGLE VESSEL Tetila Teotihuacan, Ca. Start Price USD 375.00 Current Price USD 431.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Arizona See more about 'Pre-Columbian EAGLE VESSEL Tetila Teotihuacan, Ca.' Description Pre-Columbian EAGLE VESSEL Tetila Teotihuacan, Ca. Pre-Columbian EAGLE VESSEL Tetila Teotihuacan, Ca. DESCRIPTION This gorgeous little vessel is a ceremonial cache. It shows an Eagle on two sides, who is grasping opposing perches. Its wings are fully extended and has a square tong protruding from its beak. There are a pair of eyes watching from the heavens. This Eagle is the same one that appears in a mural at Tetila, Teotihuacan, in the #25 portico (mural 6) you can view it at "Justin Kerr's portfolio" under "Teotihuacan" . This vessel also has 6 miniature High Priest heads arranged around the lower circumference and three Tlaloc figures as feet. It is of earthenware ceramic that was painted white at the upper half, fired and later incised to reveal the images and expose the red clay under the surface. The miniature heads where the product of a mold. The wall thickness is no more than .195" making this piece very delicate. As you can see in the photos this piece has no defects or repairs, it is of museum quality. It stands 3" tall and is 3.100" across. I consider this piece to be of the Early-Classic era, 200-400 AD. This item came from a private collector in the San Francisco area, who started his collection in the late 40's. He was in to Pre-Columbian art and African stone art. John Orbisen passed on a few years ago, and his family asked me to find new collectors that would appreciate these treasures as much as he did. I have featured some of the items in the last photo. I am Joel Hernandez, I have been collecting Pre-Columbian Art since the late 50's and early 60's. I have made many friends and acquaintances during my studies at the "Universidad Autonoma de Mexico" and from working at the "Museo Nacional de Antropologia de Mexico". All items that I list come with a 7 day inspection period. If not completely satisfied I will refund your money. Please see my return policy. Don't let this great opportunity get by. Place your bid now. These items are "One Of A Kind" and you may never see another at these bargain prices. I always try and give as much information and provenance on every listing, Thanks and good luck bidding. After you place your bid, check out my other auctions! Win multiple items and save on shipping!Don't miss your shot at this terrific item. Place your bid now! AFTER PAYMENT IS MADE I WILL NOTIFY YOU BY E-MAIL WHEN I SHIP YOUR ITEM(S).The winning bidder is responsible to deliver payment to me within 5 days of the closing date of the auction, or forfeit the item(s). Please, if you don't intend to pay, don't bid. Thanks and good luck! PAYMENT DESCRIPTION I accept payments via PayPal. SHIPPING DESCRIPTION Shipping to the continental United States ,will be shipped via USPS. International shipping will be via best way, depending on country. RETURN POLICY If you are not completely satisfied with the item, notify me within 7 days. I will be happy to make a money back refund upon the receipt of the item in the same condition as it was sent. Get Counter Stats Free Counters powered by SpoonFeeder Auction Software I use SpoonFeeder Auction Software v5.89 HTML generated at 11/30/2008 6:54:11 PM (sfdl 614E47C85936F67265020B6F63E2B1BDD6) Place a Bid!