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Nayarit Terracotta Dog Effigy Vessel - PF.2465
Origin: Western Mexico
Circa: 100
BC
to 250
AD
Dimensions:
4.25" (10.8cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
£4,800.00
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
A wonderful example of ancient clay artistry, this
delightful dog effigy vessel was created in the
Mexican state of Nayarit, located in the western
region of the country. It was here that craftsmen
developed a distinctive style of art called
Chinesco, so named because of the clay figures
characteristic facial features, which convey a
vaguely oriental feeling. With a rounded body
and tiny protrusions that represent legs, this
stylized dog holds his head up in the center of
his body, looking out at the world with a
bemused smile on his face. Painted patterns on
his body and face add an additional element of
visual interest to his already intriguing form. At
the same time, the highly burnished body of the
rounded vessel allows for light to reflect off the
smooth surface, impacting us with yet another
lovely sensory experience. A delight to behold
and a pleasure to touch, this ancient canine
vessel continues to tug at the heartstrings, just
as he did so many centuries ago.
- (PF.2465)
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