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Veracruz Art : Remojadas Vessel in the Form of a Head
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Remojadas Vessel in the Form of a Head - PF.2797
Origin: Veracruz, Mexico
Circa: 500
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
4.75" (12.1cm) high
x 5.25" (13.3cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
£9,600.00
Location: UAE
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| Description |
This beautifully shaped portrait vessel, found the
along the Coast of Mexico in Veracruz, is a
stunning work of art. At one time the people of
Veracruz as a ceremonial drinking cup probably
used this vessel. The highly expressive facial
features on this piece are just slightly
exaggerated and stylized. We see the ears, flared
and pointed, may have served as handles on the
cup. Striking, are the elegant arched eyebrows,
half-massed eyes, and archaic smile that draw
us into its meditative spell. Was the artist
depicting a human or a God? Or perhaps even a
ceremonial ball player? We can tell that the piece
was once adorned with nose and ear jewelry,
which suggest a figure of great importance. This
impressive figure, whether God, man, or woman,
was clearly important enough to be portrayed on
a vessel.
- (PF.2797)
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