Zapotec figural urn

Grayware pottery seated deity urn, holding both hands on his knees. Wearing an elaborate headdress, large disc spools and pendant pectoral, with a cape over his arms, wearing a nasal mask. Cylindrical urn incorporated in the back.

Kerr Portfolio Comments:

“Description: Zapotec. Urn, Figure with cape and wearing bucal mask. S form on side piece suggests Maya glyph, muall (clouds)”.

Ancient Mayan ceramic figurine of a deity or ruler, with elaborate headdress, detailed facial features, and decorative elements, set against a black background.

Size: 17,5 x 16,5 x 12,5 cm (6-3/4”H. x 6”)

Material: Pottery

Period: C. 500 - 800 A.D.

Origin: Mexico

Condition: Some minor losses to the earspool, otherwise intact.

Provenance: Collection of Justin Kerr and Dicey Taylor, NYC. Acquired from Sotheby’s NYC, Nov. 2006

Price: € 4.500,—

Ancient stone sculpture of a humanoid figure with elaborate headgear, holding an object, set against a black background.
Ancient clay figurine of an elephant with large ears and a hollow center, placed against a black background.