Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Female Figure It remained in his collection

It remained in his collection for decades and then passed by family descent to his nephew

Region: West Mexico

The reverse features the classic Zoroastrian fire altar with two attendants

Ex Private Orange County

Roman Empire

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Female Figure It remained in his collectionPre Columbian Veracruz Pottery Female Figure with Bitumen HighlightsVeracruz culture, Gulf Coast of Mexico, ca. 600 900 CEHeight: 6 in (15. 2 cm) Custom metal display stand included An expressive ceramic figure from the Classic period Veracruz culture, skillfully modeled to depict a standing female with characteristic sculptural features. The figure is rendered with a slender waist and rounded hips, her torso and legs carefully shaped to emphasize