Museum Quality. Acquired from the world renowned Arte Primitivo Gallery in Downtown Manhattan, New York City. This is the most prestigious gallery of ancient artifacts in the United States. Artifacts from Arte Primitivo are the most sought after in the world. They are instantly recognized and respected by antiquities dealers and collectors alike as being the best of the best. Artifacts that are authenticated by Arte Primitivo instantly increase in value due to their expertise and decades of experience. They are the go to experts when it comes to ancient art.Provenance: Private Nevada collection. Ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950’s - 1960’s. Ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery 2024. Acquired by the Chapman Collection 2024. Lot#176523. Condition: No repairs or major damage. Some surface loss on the backside otherwise intact. Manganese Dioxide Reactivity Test: Positive results indicative of approximately 2000 years of underground burial.
