Masque anthropomorphe, période classique tardive, env. 600 - 900 apr. J.-C. · Mexique, Côte centrale du · ID: 3052940
Prix d'appel
1 000 €
Prix d'Estimation
2 000 €
Provenance
Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, 27 June 1987, lot 28German Private Collection, Munich
Taille
H: 13 cm
H: 5.1 inch
Description
ceramic, may be a pectoral, drill hole from a thermoluminescence analysis (4187423) on the underside
This characteristic depiction of the eyes, especially in conjunction with the feline features around the mouth, suggests a particular manifestation of the rain god “tlaloc”.
Remarques
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).