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Rare Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pretty Lady Figure

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Rare Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pretty Lady Figure

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Tlatilco, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A graceful and hand-built pottery "pretty lady" figure from this very early Pre-Columbian culture. The figure stands atop elongated legs with pointed tips, wide thighs and hips, pinched breasts, and outstretched nubbin arms. Her well-proportioned head is replete with recessed almond-shaped eyes, a petite nose, slightly parted lips, and earspools, all beneath an applied headdress with plaits falling across her shoulders and chest. Covered in a pale orange slip, this is a wonderful example from ancient Mexico! Size: 2.5" L x 1.25" W (6.4 cm x 3.2 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex Albert J. and Monique Grant collection, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1950s to 1960s

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Condition

Repaired from two large pieces with visible break line across stomach, and plait and back. Loss and chip along break line on the center of stomach. Remains of red pigments. Scattered mineral and earthen deposits.

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Rare Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pretty Lady Figure

Name: Rare Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pretty Lady Figure
SKU: 120627479
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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