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Teotihuacan Redware Figure

$680
£507.93
€588.86
CA$944.16
A$1,058.29
CHF 551.02
MX$12,922.11
NOK 6,995.93
SEK 6,631.51
DKK 4,393.54
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About the Item

This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace and ear spools which were worn to show wealth and status. Though some of the slip has now weathered from age, revealing the original red-orange ceramic form, the facial features are left intact with stunning detail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CBH1211stDibs: LU820036270182

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