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Three Maya Terracotta Figure Molds

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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A set of 3 hand-built terracotta molds for shaping 3 types of pottery figures. Molds like these were used to make several batches of figures before they broke and were an efficient means of production over hand-making each individual figure. Size of largest: 5.625" W x 9.7" H (14.3 cm x 24.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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Condition

Repairs to 2 molds, and all 3 molds with losses to some peripheral areas. Nice preservation to most details within figural cavities.

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Three Maya Terracotta Figure Molds

Name: Three Maya Terracotta Figure Molds
SKU: 137997138
Price: 500 USD
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