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Zapotec Figural Urn, Seated God, ex-Sotheby's

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Zapotec Figural Urn, Seated God, ex-Sotheby's

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Mexico, Monte Alban / Zapotec, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Large and incredibly detailed terracotta figural urn in the form of a seated god, wearing false face in the form of a bird, bird headdress adorned with four birds in profile, wearing a cape, small circular urn in the back. H. 14.5" x w. 13" x L. 10 For a similar example, see Sotheby's Sale 8552, lot 129 with estimate of $50,000 to $70,000.

Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Winning Director, acquired at Sotheby's NYC auction.

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Repaired as is normal, but virtually complete

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Zapotec Figural Urn, Seated God, ex-Sotheby's

Name: Zapotec Figural Urn, Seated God, ex-Sotheby's
SKU: 17901211
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $8,000

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