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Pre Columbian Head Veracruz pottery Mexico Circa 600-900 A.D

$682.48
£500
€588.23
CA$950.32
A$1,021.22
CHF 547.94
MX$12,029.37
NOK 6,889.80
SEK 6,293.78
DKK 4,396.21

About the Item

Pre Columbian Veracruz Head A Large pre columbian pottery head of a priest or warrior with delineated teeth and large earrings, modeled in buff clay with applied bitumen decoration on the headdress and eyes. Veracruz Mexico Circa 600-900 A.D. Height 17 cm Condition: Good Ex UK collection before 1960 Condition: original archaeological eroded patina wear consistent with age. Condition: Good intact Provence: UK collection acquired before before 1960 Ex UK collection before 1960 Condition: original archaeological patina wear consistent with age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. no restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460247447582

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