3 Veracruz Pottery Seated Bird Figures
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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Veracruz culture, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A charming collection of 3 pottery figures, each featuring an anthropomorphic body with a bird-like head. All seated cross-legged, the figures gaze forward with annular eyes above projecting, tapered beaks. Thick pectorals cover their shoulders and chests. One figure holds a jar in his left arm, while another grasps a petite object in his right hand, The third places both braceleted hands in his lap as a long headband carrying a sack falls down his back. Note the lustrous mica deposits shimmering across the surface of each figure! Size of largest (all about the same): 1.4" W x 1.7" H (3.6 cm x 4.3 cm)
Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection; ex-The Artifact Company, Mount Sterling, Kentucky, USA, April 13th, 2019, Rare Artifacts, Coins, Collectibles auction, lots 212, 213, 215; ex-Finello collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170737
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Veracruz culture, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A charming collection of 3 pottery figures, each featuring an anthropomorphic body with a bird-like head. All seated cross-legged, the figures gaze forward with annular eyes above projecting, tapered beaks. Thick pectorals cover their shoulders and chests. One figure holds a jar in his left arm, while another grasps a petite object in his right hand, The third places both braceleted hands in his lap as a long headband carrying a sack falls down his back. Note the lustrous mica deposits shimmering across the surface of each figure! Size of largest (all about the same): 1.4" W x 1.7" H (3.6 cm x 4.3 cm)
Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection; ex-The Artifact Company, Mount Sterling, Kentucky, USA, April 13th, 2019, Rare Artifacts, Coins, Collectibles auction, lots 212, 213, 215; ex-Finello collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170737
Condition
All have expected nicks and abrasions. Otherwise, all intact and excellent with nice remaining detail and light earthen deposits throughout.
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3 Veracruz Pottery Seated Bird Figures
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