Bidspirit auction | XOCHIPALA TERRACOTTA CONTAINER - ex.

XOCHIPALA TERRACOTTA CONTAINER - ex. CHRISTIE'S - Early Preclassic, Ca. 1200 - 900 BC. A terracotta candelero modelled in the form of a stylised throne, supported on four curled feet with flat, vertical sides. The upper surface is recessed, and each side is decorated with an incised U-shaped bracket. The surface is finished in a brown burnished slip, partially covered with red pigment.Size: 135mm x 60mm; Weight: 365gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 21 Nov. 2006, lot 20.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.