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THBZacatecas Polychrome Seated Female, ex-Bonhams
Lot 182
About Seller
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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By Artemis Gallery
Mar 9, 2023
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2023-03-09 10:00:00
2023-03-09 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
**First Time At Auction**
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Zacatecas culture, Early Classic Period, ca. 250 to 450 CE. A superb hand-built pottery figure depicting a female elaborately adorned in hand-painted stripes, undulating striations, and dotted motifs as she sits atop bulbous legs and gazes forth from a trance-like countenance of wide eyes and a gaping mouth as though reciting a spiritual chant. Arms akimbo, her upright posture exudes confidence, slender arms sharply contrasting her thick plank, while her supple breasts and drilled navel highlight her fertility; the hollow state of her body perhaps acknowledging her as a vessel for human life. The consistency of form as well as the bright, recognizable colors of the slip pigmentation, and highly abstract presentation make Zacatecas pottery some of the most unique ceramic statues from anywhere in the world. Though specific to areas of Jalisco, Mexico, these statues are often scarce as scholars believe they were produced only for a brief period of ancient Mesoamerican history. Size: 9.2" W x 16" H (23.4 cm x 40.6 cm)
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: private Charlotte collection, North Carolina, USA, acquired September 2007; ex-Bonham's, San Francisco, California, USA, September 16th, 2007, SoMa Estate Auction, lot 5571; ex-Fred Wessman collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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#176678Professionally repaired and restored with overpainting in areas. Minor chipping to right ear and expected light nicks and abrasions throughout, but otherwise excellent presentation and nice remaining pigments. Old collection labels on base.Condition
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