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Zacatecas Painted Terracotta Bowl - PF.2445
Origin: Central Mexico
Circa: 250
AD
to 550
AD
Dimensions:
11.5" (29.2cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Zacatecas
Medium: Terracotta
$4,800.00
Location: United States
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In the central region of Mexico, a vigorous
ancient people, the Zacatecas, created a highly
individual culture. Even though their art forms
were influenced by nearby Jalisco and Nayarit
styles, their splendid artistic efforts were still
distinctive. This beautiful painted bowl is an
exquisite example of the skilled hand of the
Ancient Zacatecas artist at work. Burnished to a
high sheen, the subtly hued interior of the bowl
reflects light in a most ephemeral fashion. When
turned over, the bowl greets us with a surprising
array of patterns. Two sets of patterned lines
dissect each other at the center of the bowl,
diving the bowl into four quadrants, perhaps
echoing the ordering og the earth's seasonal
cycle. A delicate, stemmed floral motif also
radiates from the center in two opposing
sections of the bowl. Beneath each of these
bulb-shaped images rests a thin crescent,
perhaps representing the moon in one of its
cyclical phases. In the two remaining sections of
the bowl, a crosshatch design in the form of a
chevron pattern appears, adding a sense of
kinetic energy to this spirited piece. A wonderful
sense of balance and rhythm radiates from this
masterpiece, commanding our attention and
touching our senses.
- (PF.2445)
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