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Teotihuacan Greenstone Standing Figure
Teotihuacan Greenstone Standing Figure
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Description
**Originally Listed At $600**

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Teotihuacan culture, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A hand-carved greenstone figure standing with delineated legs, arms, and neck line all formed via the string-cutting technique. The large head displays recessed eyes, a prominent nose, and full lips, all below a broad headband or cap. This figure stands as a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the Teotihuacan civilization, conveying both the artistic sophistication and cultural significance of the era. Size: 0.625" L x 2.625" W x 5.9" H (1.6 cm x 6.7 cm x 15 cm)

Provenance: private Constance McCormick Fearing estate, Montecito, California, USA, acquired before 2004

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#181070
Condition
Expected chips and abrasions, with minor softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to figural form.
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Teotihuacan Greenstone Standing Figure

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Starting Price $300
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,926 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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