A PRE COLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA EWER AND WORSHIPPER FIGURE...
A PRE COLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA EWER AND WORSHIPPER FIGURE
America, probably 15th – 16th century or earlier. The ewer modeled as a mythical beast with a wide-open mouth, fangs, and a fierce expression, while the other figure shows a worshipper sitting cross-legged with bent arms and wearing round prominent earrings.(2)
Condition: Remains of cold painting, extensive wear, chipping, and losses.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 588.8 g in total.
Dimensions: Height 11.8 and 12.1 cm.
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A PRE COLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA EWER AND WORSHIPPER FIGURE
America, probably 15th – 16th century or earlier. The ewer modeled as a mythical beast with a wide-open mouth, fangs, and a fierce expression, while the other figure shows a worshipper sitting cross-legged with bent arms and wearing round prominent earrings.(2)
Condition: Remains of cold painting, extensive wear, chipping, and losses.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 588.8 g in total.
Dimensions: Height 11.8 and 12.1 cm.
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