Maya Culture 1st to 3rd Century AD Terracotta Female red figure - 20 cm

A Maya Terracotta Female Figure, Early Classic Period, 1st to 3rd Century A.D. Large and finely modelled terracotta figure depicting a noblewoman or deity with an elaborate headdress, serene and expressive facial features, and hands resting on the chest. The piece shows excellent sculptural quality with detailed modelling of the face, jewelry elements, and a voluminous body. It retains a rich reddish-brown slip with attractive natural patina and areas of darker encrustation, characteristic of Early Classic Maya ceramic art. Figures of this type were commonly used as funerary offerings or ritual objects in elite contexts during the Early Classic period. Height: 20.0 cm. Width: 11.0 cm. Depth: 14.0 cm. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s. 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 in accordance with European law.

Estimación:€1,400

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