Vase representing a crocodile supporting a vase on its back. Beige, red and black ceramic. Height : 18,2 cm Length : 34 cm Width/Diameter of the vase: 13.5 cm Chorotega culture, ca 800-1200 AD. Costa Rica. Old label of collection where appears the n°151. Probably sold in the sale of Wednesday, April 28, 1971, in Drouot by Master Reanud under the n°151. Purchase invoice in copy. Right hind leg broken and glued, some chips otherwise very good conservation. Traces of roots inside the vase. A very close copy in the Wichita Art Museum, n° 1986.93.57