Veracruz Culture 6th to 10th Century AD Terracotta...

A Classic Veracruz Terracotta Anthropomorphic Figure, 6th to 10th Century A.D. Large and finely modelled terracotta figure in the Classic Veracruz style, depicting a standing personage or deity with an impressive, multi-layered headdress, expressive facial features, earspools, and detailed body ornamentation. The piece shows excellent sculptural quality with applied and incised decoration, and retains a rich reddish-brown slip with attractive natural patina and encrustation. Figures of this type are characteristic of the Classic period in the Veracruz region (Gulf Coast of Mexico) and were commonly used as ritual or funerary offerings, reflecting the refined artistic tradition of the culture. Height: 21.3 cm. Width: 15.0 cm. Depth: 9.0 cm. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s. We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email. This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.

Estimate:£1,421.93

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