PRE-COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN TERRACOTTA CODEX-STYLE FUNERARY VASE For Sale

DESCRIPTION:
Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan terracotta codex-style funerary vase, ca. 350 AD–550 AD. This substantial ceramic vessel features an elegant cylindrical form with decorative imagery reminiscent of Mesoamerican pictographic or codex-style designs. Its size and detailed surface decoration give the piece a strong sculptural presence and make it an appealing example of ancient Teotihuacan ceramic artistry. Teotihuacan ceramic vessels from this period are documented in museum collections.

A distinctive and highly collectible piece of ancient Mesoamerican art.

MEASUREMENTS:
Approximately 7 in. H x 4 1/2 in. diameter.