Lot 2069
Michoacan Stirrup Spout Ceramic Armadillo Vessel
Sold June 28, 2025
- Price realized
- $275
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $400-650
Origin: Pre-Columbian West Mexico, Michoacan, 400-800 AD
Dimensions: 7.5×7.5×9.5in
Condition: No visible cracks or chips
Additional Information: A stirrup spout round body vessel with a detailed carved armadillo stirrup handle with a short spout. The body of the armadillo is the handle while its tail, head, and legs drape over the rounded handle. The vessel has added textured ornamentation around the top band of the body and circles inside circles carved into the sides using the sgraffito technique exposing the natural clay. The bottom has a pushed in doomed base.
The stirrup handles and spouts help prevent spillage and evaporation over time. The vessel was used for storing liquids and burial offerings.
Provenance is reportedly Santa Fe Auction Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.
Lot details
- Lot
- 2069
- Closed
- June 28, 2025
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