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A brown terracotta seated male figure drinking from a spherical jar, (possibly pulque, one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in Mexico), with painted decoration to the reverse.
Circa 100 BC- 500 AD.
Complete and intact
Height 15.5 cms (6.1 ins)
Provenance: Ex Romy Rey Collection, London collected from the 1980’s and onwards.
Previously Christie's, London, 25 March 1986, lot 130 part.
Context: The people on the west coast of Mexico developed a thriving culture from about 250 BC for the next thousand years. They left no written language, and all that is known about them comes from their ceramic art, which, for its time, is rivalled only by the Han Dynasty in China. The ancient artists of West Mexico found beauty in ordinary things and celebrated life in all its complexity and diversity All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
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Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
Circa 100 BC- 500 AD.
Complete and intact
Height 15.5 cms (6.1 ins)
Provenance: Ex Romy Rey Collection, London collected from the 1980’s and onwards.
Previously Christie's, London, 25 March 1986, lot 130 part.
Context: The people on the west coast of Mexico developed a thriving culture from about 250 BC for the next thousand years. They left no written language, and all that is known about them comes from their ceramic art, which, for its time, is rivalled only by the Han Dynasty in China. The ancient artists of West Mexico found beauty in ordinary things and celebrated life in all its complexity and diversity All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 20/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Ancient Artifacts
Date 100 BC- 500 AD.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Terracotta
Origin Mexico
Item code as1213a080 / K196
Status Sold
£240.00 
$303.38 
€289.63 

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Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
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TimesAncient guarantees all items to be authentic and to comply with the description provided in relation to broad age and culture. Upon satisfactory evidence from a recognised authority, an item found not to comply with this guarantee of authenticity can be returned to TimesAncient by the Buyer for a full refund including return shipping costs.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
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By appointment only
Bristol
Somerset
Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
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