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Pre-Columbian - Zapotec Pottery Urn, Mexico

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Pre-Columbian - Zapotec Pottery Urn, Mexico

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Description

Lot 14
Pre-Columbian
Zapotec Pottery Urn, Mexico
terracotta
Depicting the Lightning Deity Cocijo, with his wide snout and long forked tongue, he is seated with crossed legs and his hands on his knees, the surface has a dark, rich patina over most of the figure, fading to a lighter clay color in the less handled areas
5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 inches

Provenance:
Property from the Estate of Rosa and Aaron Esman

Condition

overall good condition, with natural wear/imperfection to stone

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Pre-Columbian - Zapotec Pottery Urn, Mexico

Name: Pre-Columbian - Zapotec Pottery Urn, Mexico
SKU: 173551795
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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