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San Juanito Style : San Juanito Style Jalisco Terracotta Sculpture of a Seated Man
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San Juanito Style Jalisco Terracotta Sculpture of a Seated Man - PF.3840
Origin: Western Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
7.75" (19.7cm) high
x 6.25" (15.9cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$3,600.00
Location: United States
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What an expression! It is truly remarkable how
an artist can be so sensitive in depicting a
certain character through two indentions for the
eyes and applied nose and mouth. His character
may be perceived differently by each of us. This
is the gift the artist has given to us. He appears
to be wearing nothing to our modern day
standards, but perhaps the earrings, arm
bracelets and necklace were the proper protocol
for "clothing" during his time. There is
something very harmonious and flowing in his
posture and body gestures. His arms softly rest
on his knees, creating a flowing line from his
shoulders through his legs and eventually
terminating at his feet that are uniquely placed
together. It is purely an enjoyable experience
admiring this figurine and dreaming of his life
and of the culture he once belonged to.
- (PF.3840)
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