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Toltec Plumbate Vessel in the Form of a Dog - SP.193
Origin: Soconusco, Guatemala
Circa: 900
AD
to 1200
AD
Dimensions:
6" (15.2cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian Art
Style: Toltec
Medium: Plumbate ware
Condition: Extra Fine
Location: UAE
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| Description |
This beautifully sculpted animal effigy vessel was
a very important type of commercial ware during
the Toltec civilization. It was produced at only
one place, on the Pacific slope of the Ancient
region known as Soconusco. Such sculptural
vessel from this region is called plumbate ware
and the process which it was made seems to
have been a secret. The plumbate ware was
highly valued and was traded to far regions such
as Panama.
Although the sculpted vessel shows features
created with incision lines on the beautiful dark-
brown surface, the vessel is known for its
exceptional hardness--it can be scarcely
scratched with steel. This effigy vessel is a
superb example of the Toltec culture since most
of its effigy vessels only depict gods, men, and
animals. Possibly a mythical creature, the
animal's head is intricately sculpted to show
details.
The round body is elaborately decorated with
fluid lines . This fascinating Plumbate vessel
holds a fine sculptural quality, in addition to the
advanced, secretive technique used to make such
vessel. Having been made exclusively in one
region during a brief period of time, this
zoomorphic plumbate vessel is a valuable rarity
from Mesoamerican history.
- (SP.193)
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