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THBTeotihuacan Terracotta Dog Effigy Vessel, TL'd
Lot 125
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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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From beloved pets to dedicated servants and vital livestock to symbolic imagery from many religions, animals frequently show up in the art of all cultures, ancient times to the present. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
From beloved pets to dedicated servants and vital livestock to symbolic imagery from many religions, animals frequently show up in the art of all cultures, ancient times to the present. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 400 to 600 CE. An incredibly rare Teotihuacan spouted puppy vessel! Mold-made from orange terracotta that was very much prized in this region, this sizeable fighting dog is presented lying down with his rear legs curled up and his rather large front paws extended out before his chest. His noble visage is comprised of a cut ear (perhaps a wound from an altercation), an endearingly wrinkled face, and a pronounced snout. The sculptor made it clear that this is a male dog (note the genitalia); in addition this charming canine is adorned by a large collar with a huge crescent moon shaped pendant. Size: 8.5" L x 11.75" W x 6.875" H (21.6 cm x 29.8 cm x 17.5 cm)
According to the curatorial department of the Saint Louis Art Museum, "Dogs and dog-shaped vessels were often included in Teotihuacan burials, suggesting their domestication as members of the household. Their presence in central Mexico parallels a similar practice seen in some burials in West Mexico during the same period, where orangeware ceramics have also been found. Although different in form, the ceramic canines of Teotihuacan indicate a shared—if not imported—funerary practice." Note: this is NOT a Colima type Dog for consumption!!!
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA
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#148303Repaired from multiple pieces with restoration over the break lines. TL hole on underside. Normal surface wear with a few scuffs and minute nicks/chips here and there. Areas of mineral deposits as shown. The cut ear may signify a loss; however, it may also have been an intended characteristic to indicate that he is is a fighting dog.Condition
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