PRE-COLUMBIAN PERUVIAN PARACAS FELINE FACE BOTTLE,8th-4th century BCE. Heavily repaired double-spout and bridge ceremonial vessel featuring a bird head spout and an incised feline face on the body of the vessel. This vessel was likely recovered in a Paracas funerary context. The double-spout and bridge bottle could very well have held libations for the deceased, or been representative of goods essential for the afterlife. - Diameter: 7 inches; height: 5.5 inches. Estimate $150-250
