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Lot 149
Zapotec Seated Figural Urn, Monte Alban IIIB, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
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12 November 2014, 10:00 EST
New York

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Zapotec Seated Figural Urn, Monte Alban IIIB, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950

Earthenware with slip
height 13 3/4in (35cm)

Depicting the Corn God, wearing a large headdress, spool earrings and holding a vase with snake elements in its hands; collection number "E3051.73" in red marker behind headdress, the nose and mouth broken away.

PROVENANCE
Archaeological Institute of America St. Louis Society since 1911-1912. A Thermoluminescence Report conducted by Alpha Analytic Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, March 1987 confirms the date of A.D. 600-900.

Saleroom notices

Please note this lot should read 'Archaeological Institute of America St. Louis Society since 1911-1912. A Thermoluminescence Report conducted by Alpha Analytic Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, March 1987 confirms the date of A.D. 600-900.'

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