Nayarit Chinesco Female Figurine

Description

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco Type C, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. An impressively intact, hand-built pottery female figure rendered in the distinctive Chinesco Type C variant, standing akimbo, and decorated with white and red pigments.

11" height
8" width
4" depth

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: No damage or imperfections, typical wear, and patina for an item of its age

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Pottery

Details:
Country of Origin: Mexico
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; No damage or imperfections, typical wear, and patina for an item of its age

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

11 x 8 x 4 in

Nayarit Chinesco Female Figurine

Lot 0866

Estimate $900-$2,480

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