^Lot 136a A Rare Colima Blackware Armadillo

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 0 to 200 AD. Burnished pottery vessel in the form of an armadillo; with large shelled exterior, small head emerging beneath the protective armor; other side with very wide opening. Extremely rare and one of only a few of this form we have ever seen. 11-2/4"L x 5-1/2"W x 5-3/4"H, intact.

Provenance: Ex-private Midwest Collection.

This lot will be sold not subject to a reserve. The starting price is the price at which the item can sell.