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Chinesco Style : Chinesco Style (Type C) Nayarit Terracotta Seated Figure
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Chinesco Style (Type C) Nayarit Terracotta Seated Figure - PF.4515
Origin: Nayarit, Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
10.5" (26.7cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Chinesco (Type C)
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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Found in southwest Nayarit, this beautiful figure
is said to be a "Chinesco" figure of Nayarit, a
style that has become a favorite collector's
choice because of their fine workmanship and
exotic appearance. Though the origin and
meaning are unclear, and merely a trademark,
there is notably remarkable majesty of pose and
serenity of expression as well as a vaguely
oriental feeling. The highly polished slip further
enhances the unusually delicate treatment of
details such as the highbrow line, the hair, and
the simple anatomical position. The pose itself
is a calm and placid one. Seated with one leg
raised, the figure seems poised for thought, as if
predicting Rodin's famous sculpture "The
Thinker". The face holds expression yet one
cannot conceive of the thoughts. Though
carefully and simply executed, the figure still
contains an air of mystery, holding our attention
as well as our curiosity.
- (PF.4515)
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