Jalisco Terracotta Figure - 9.7 cm
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Ancient terracotta figure in red clay with a light-brown slip from the Jalisco culture of West Mexico, a shaft burial figurine dating ca. 200 BCE–250 CE, 9.7 cm high, 7.1 cm wide and 2.1 cm deep, weighing 74.7 g, in excellent condition with minimal wear, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and provenance, acquired in 2025 from a Spanish private collection.
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Ancient terracotta figure made of red clay with light brown slip, Jalisco culture, West Mexico. This is a so-called shaft-tomb figure; these pieces were intended as grave goods for the deceased and were therefore found almost exclusively in graves. This factor was decisive for their preservation to the present day and has resulted in them being virtually all intact and looking as they did at the time of their original manufacture.
- With certificate of authenticity and provenance information
Dating: ca. 200 BCE – 250 CE
Culture: Jalisco culture, West Mexico
Material: Terracotta
Height: 9.6 cm
Weight: 74.99 g
Provenance:
Auction house
Previously:
- 2025 Spanish private collection from Barcelona
- 1950–2025 private collection of Dr. David Harner from Nevada, USA
The cultures that developed in this region as well as in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit between 200 BCE and 600 CE are regarded as part of the same cultural current due to their connections and similarities in burial practices, such as their shaft tombs, and in their artistic production, especially their pottery.
The West Mexican cultures stand out from other pre-Columbian cultures for their enormous production of ceramics of unprecedented quality and variety.
The spectrum of types and motifs depicted in the ceramics of the Colima, Nayarit, and Jalisco cultures is very broad. The pieces were of great use in expanding knowledge about the traditions and practices of these Mesoamerican peoples.
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Ancient terracotta figure made of red clay with light brown slip, Jalisco culture, West Mexico. This is a so-called shaft-tomb figure; these pieces were intended as grave goods for the deceased and were therefore found almost exclusively in graves. This factor was decisive for their preservation to the present day and has resulted in them being virtually all intact and looking as they did at the time of their original manufacture.
- With certificate of authenticity and provenance information
Dating: ca. 200 BCE – 250 CE
Culture: Jalisco culture, West Mexico
Material: Terracotta
Height: 9.6 cm
Weight: 74.99 g
Provenance:
Auction house
Previously:
- 2025 Spanish private collection from Barcelona
- 1950–2025 private collection of Dr. David Harner from Nevada, USA
The cultures that developed in this region as well as in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit between 200 BCE and 600 CE are regarded as part of the same cultural current due to their connections and similarities in burial practices, such as their shaft tombs, and in their artistic production, especially their pottery.
The West Mexican cultures stand out from other pre-Columbian cultures for their enormous production of ceramics of unprecedented quality and variety.
The spectrum of types and motifs depicted in the ceramics of the Colima, Nayarit, and Jalisco cultures is very broad. The pieces were of great use in expanding knowledge about the traditions and practices of these Mesoamerican peoples.
IMPORTANT:
No shipping to:
- USA
- Outside the EU, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Please ensure before bidding that you have a postal address in the EU, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or the United Kingdom.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
74.7 g
Culture
Jalisco
Century/timeframe
100 BC - 250 AD
Title
Antike Schachtgrabfigur, Jalisco Kultur, West Mexiko
Acquired from
Auction house
Country of origin
Mexico
Year acquired
2025
Ethnic group/culture
Jalisco, Western Mexico
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Spain
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Colour
Multicolour, Red
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Height
9.7 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
7.1 cm
Depth
2.1 cm
Depiction/theme
Abstract figure
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
