International Fine Arts Auction 2018-05-20
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/19/2018
RARE PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE 'MONKEY' METATE
Rare Costa Rican, Atlantic Watershed metate; carved of volcanic stone, the recessed circular top with geometric-patterned rim, supported by four monkeys, possibly representing the four mythological bacabs; each monkey in animated pose and with pronounced features; circa 9th-12th Century A.D.; D: 11" (approx.); for a similar, larger example see Sotheby's, New York, 5/16/2014 Lot 226
PROVENANCE
Spencer Throckmorton, Fine Arts of Ancient Lands
Estate of Ingrid B. Josephson, acquired from the above, with a copy of the invoice
$2,000 - 3,000\n