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Tlatilco Pottery "Pretty Lady"
Tlatilco Pottery "Pretty Lady"
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Valley of Mexico, Tlatilco, ca. 800 to 500 BCE. A finely modeled 'pretty lady' in solid terracotta, with a pronounced multi-lobed coiffure and incised headband, characteristically attenuated arms, perky breasts and large wide hips signifying fertility, and elegantly thin pierced ears. Beyond these are her beautifully delineated facial features comprised of arched, then brows, almond-shaped eyes with pierced pupils, straight applied nose, and pouty open mouth. Nice white caliche across surface. Custom, museum quality stand. Size: 5.5" H (14 cm); 6.125" H (15.6 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex - Scollard collection, Los Angeles, CA

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#115944
Condition
Tiny nick to left breast, else intact and excellent.
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Tlatilco Pottery "Pretty Lady"

Estimate $500 - $800
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Starting Price $200
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