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South American Chancay Terracotta Figure with Pitcher South American Chancay Terracotta Figure with Pitcher South American Chancay Terracotta Figure with Pitcher
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LOT 2342

South American Chancay Terracotta Figure with Pitcher

12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

6 3/4 in. (129 grams, 17 cm).

Hand-modelled Chancay(?) figure of a standing female with left hand on her hip and right hand raised to support the pitcher; pinched facial detailing and tall tongue-shaped headdress with lateral flaps; pointillé detailing for the eyes and breasts, incised lines to the collar and groin, exaggerated feet, top of the head supporting a pitcher; repaired. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

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LOT 2342

South American Chancay Terracotta Figure with Pitcher

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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