Colima Pottery standing male figure. Spanish Import License - 19.5 cm
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Colima standing male figure, a pre-Hispanic pottery statue, 19.5 cm high, dating to 200 B.C.–300 A.D.
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Pre-Hispanic standing male figure. Colima (200 B.C.–300 A.D.). Height: 19.5 cm.
The peoples of the region known as “Western Mexico,” which includes the present-day states of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, and Guerrero, used ceramics as an almost exclusive means of artistic and religious expression. In the art of pottery, they achieved remarkable results, placing them at an enviable level within the context of world ceramics.
Individual statues and group scenes from Colima form a true documentary of the simple daily life of these peoples. Among this incredible variety of forms, the hollow and finely polychrome vessels and statues from Colima undoubtedly represent a high point.
This standing figure features a pair of earrings, a small headdress, a necklace, and a loincloth. There is an inscription on the back.
Provenance: Former private collection (Germany; 1962/63).
Attached import certificate from Spanish Ministry of Culture.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Pre-Hispanic standing male figure. Colima (200 B.C.–300 A.D.). Height: 19.5 cm.
The peoples of the region known as “Western Mexico,” which includes the present-day states of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, and Guerrero, used ceramics as an almost exclusive means of artistic and religious expression. In the art of pottery, they achieved remarkable results, placing them at an enviable level within the context of world ceramics.
Individual statues and group scenes from Colima form a true documentary of the simple daily life of these peoples. Among this incredible variety of forms, the hollow and finely polychrome vessels and statues from Colima undoubtedly represent a high point.
This standing figure features a pair of earrings, a small headdress, a necklace, and a loincloth. There is an inscription on the back.
Provenance: Former private collection (Germany; 1962/63).
Attached import certificate from Spanish Ministry of Culture.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Colima
Century/ Timeframe
200 B.C.–300 A.D.
Name of object
standing male figure. Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Pottery
Condition
Good
Height
19.5 cm
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