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Zacatecas Painted Terracotta Bowl - PF.4658
Origin: Western Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
3.75" (9.5cm) high
x 6.25" (15.9cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Zacatecas
Medium: Terracotta
$1,800.00
Location: United States
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The artists of Ancient Mexico, particularly certain
regions such as Nayarit, are famous for creating
very imaginative and often whimsical ceramic
objects. In ancient times most designs usually
have a symbolic meaning related to religious
practices. And yet, the inventiveness of an artist
can shine through like a ray of light. This
attractive bowl has that aspect of an artist's
personal touch and creative flair. The lower
portion is composed of eighteen broad black
bands, which are wide at the top and taper to a
point at the bottom. Each band is crowned by a
wavy line, which is then repeated in six
continuous lines around the middle section. This
is reminiscent of waves or perhaps an abstract
depiction of wind. On the top portion at the rim
are a series of what appears to be faces with
large bulging eyes and short slashes to depict
smiling mouths. There is pure delight in these
faces, very modern in the way of cartoons, and
very expressive. Perhaps this bowl was intended
for a child's use, which makes it even more
appealing. In any case, its charm is undiminished
and its appeal just as alive as it was when first
made so long ago.
- (PF.4658)
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