PRE-COLUMBIAN ART, CHUPICUARO CERAMIC BOWL, MEXICO Start Price USD 1,200.00 Current Price USD 1,200.00 Time Left 20 days 18 hours 31 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 27, 2008 End Time Friday, December 26, 2008 Location Cathedral City, California See more about 'PRE-COLUMBIAN ART, CHUPICUARO CERAMIC BOWL, MEXICO ' Description This ceramic spider-leg tripod bowl in redware with a black and cream polychrome band is from the Chupicuaro culture of Guanajuato, Mexico.  It dates 500-100 BC.  The bowl stands approximately 6 1/4 inches tall; it is 10 inches in diameter.  The bowl is in excellent condition for its age. The site of the original village of Chupicuaro lies on the Lerma River in Guanajuato, nearly seven kilometers above the present town of Acambaro.  In 1949, construction of the Solis Dam on the Lerma was completed and the village with all of its archaeological environs were completely flooded over.  No classic Chupicuaro ceramicware has been unearthed since. This spider-leg bowl is clearly from the original, now flooded site.  It was purchased from a reputable dealer of Pre-Colubian art in Chicago in 1986.  The dealer acquired the piece from an American private collection where it had been held for more than 20 years. Visit my store to view other Pre-Columbian artifacts for sale. Guarantee:  I absolutely guarantee this piece is ancient as described.  You may have 10 days after receipt of the item to verify its authenticity.  If you have legitimate doubts, you may contact me, detail your concerns, and return the item to me paying shipping and insurance costs.  While I believe the piece to be authentic, I wouldn't want you to be unhappy with your purchase. Place a Bid!