Lot 249
  • 249

Two Chinesco Female Figures, Lagunillas Type E Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250

Estimate
7,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • clay
  • Heights: 9 in and 7 3/8 in (22.8 cm and 18.7 cm)
each with demure and introspective posture, the larger with three bands of red along her chest, circle and crescent facial designs, and finely cross-hatched coiffure,  the smaller with hands to her chest and wearing tassel armbands.

Provenance

Acquired in the 1960's

Condition

Overall both very good, the smaller figure has repair to the top of her head, the larger figure is not waxed - still a lot of original dirt covering lovely color and design.
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