Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, Protoclassic Period, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. A fabulous hand-built pottery female "pretty lady" figure depicted nude save for an elaborate twisted and undulating headband, extending earrings, a beaded necklace and bracelet. Grasping a jar in her left hand, the figure presents traditional characteristics of a flattened body, rounded breasts, and a large, triangular head. Size: 5.1" W x 7.9" H (13 cm x 20.1 cm); 8.8" H (22.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-Encino, California, USA gallery, acquired September 2006

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#178438

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with some restoration and overpainting in areas. Some minor nicks and abrasions commensurate with age, but otherwise nice presentation with good preservation of detail and light earthen deposits in areas. Collection label on verso.

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