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THBAztec Stone Relief Seated Male w/ Animal, ex-Stendahl
Lot 279
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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May 11, 2023
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- Lot Description
**Originally Listed At $4000**
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A splendid carved-volcanic stone relief depicting a seated figure, possibly a male deity, with his knees drawn before him, holding an animal and presenting in a hue of deep grey with natural light grey spotting and some remains of a snowy white paint. Topped with an elaborate headdress or coiffure of a down-turned crescent, the intriguing visage features two slanted, almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, and a long, incised mouth positioned in a slight frown. Standing atop attenuated legs, the ancient figure holds a small animal at his chest, that looks outwards at the viewer while lifting both claws to paw at the chin of his possessor. The charming creature displays two pointed ears and a projecting snout, suggesting it may be a jaguar. A pair of indented circles flanks the head of the standing figure, while a pair of tapered, tower-like objects sit atop the headdress or coiffure, likely to attach the figure to a building as an architectural element. . Size: 7.5" W x 15.75" H (19 cm x 40 cm)
Aztec stone sculpture is a culmination of centuries of stone carving in Mesoamerica, and, using fragile volcanic stone, these ancient artists were able to create remarkably detailed and poignant artworks. Based on the figure's pose, this is almost certainly a male deity. The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History substantiates this masculine designation by explaining how deity figures were "customarily shown in frontal view and strictly symmetrical, females are frequently kneeling, while male figures are often sitting with their knees drawn up and their arms crossed upon them".
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Provenance: ex-Alfred Stendahl, owner of Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA before 1990
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#162186Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with liberal remains of pigment and light earthen deposits in recessed areas.Condition
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