Lot 2551: Pre-Columbian-Style Nayarit Chinesco Seated Clay Figure, Hand to Cheek
Placer Warehouse Auction: Sanborns Sterling, Danish Teak, Turquoise & Pottery · Sold
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Archived Lot Result
- Auction
- Placer Warehouse Auction: Sanborns Sterling, Danish Teak, Turquoise & Pottery
- Lot Number
- 2551
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 16
- Closed
- 10/15/26 8:04 PM PT
Description
Mexican pottery figure in the pre-Columbian Nayarit Chinesco style, seated with one elbow on a raised knee, a hand pressed to the cheek and the other hand at the chest. Painted red with cream, turquoise and gray accents, it has narrow slit eyes, a flat capped head and pierced ear spools. Incised "MEXICO" on the hip. Light paint rubs and small surface nicks.