Tlatilco Culture 12th to 6th Century BC Terracotta Head fragment - 5.6 cm (No reserve price)
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Tlatilco terracotta head fragment dating to the 12th–6th century BC, about 5.6 cm high, in good condition and of original authenticity, acquired in 2025 from Casa de Subastas in Germany from a Danish private collection.
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Tlatilco Terracotta Head Fragment – 12th to 6th Century BC
A finely modeled Tlatilco terracotta head fragment from Pre-Columbian Mexico, dating to the 12th to 6th Century BC. The fragment preserves the characteristic stylized facial treatment associated with Tlatilco ceramic sculpture, with carefully modeled features and an expressive appearance. The surviving surface displays natural age-related wear, mineral deposits and earthy tonal variations, emphasizing the hand-modeled character of the terracotta. Figurines of this tradition constitute an important part of the ceramic production of the communities that flourished in the Valley of Mexico during the Preclassic period and are particularly recognized for their distinctive representations of the human figure.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 5.6 cm height
Weight: 50.9 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from a Danish private collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Tlatilco Terracotta Head Fragment – 12th to 6th Century BC
A finely modeled Tlatilco terracotta head fragment from Pre-Columbian Mexico, dating to the 12th to 6th Century BC. The fragment preserves the characteristic stylized facial treatment associated with Tlatilco ceramic sculpture, with carefully modeled features and an expressive appearance. The surviving surface displays natural age-related wear, mineral deposits and earthy tonal variations, emphasizing the hand-modeled character of the terracotta. Figurines of this tradition constitute an important part of the ceramic production of the communities that flourished in the Valley of Mexico during the Preclassic period and are particularly recognized for their distinctive representations of the human figure.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 5.6 cm height
Weight: 50.9 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from a Danish private collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Tlatilco Culture 12th to 6th Century BC
Century/timeframe
12th to 6th Century BC
Name of object
Head fragment
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
5.6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Denmark
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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