LONG WOMAN Culture Veracruz, Gulf Coast, Mexico Classical,... Lot 40

LONG WOMAN Culture Veracruz, Gulf Coast, Mexico Classical, 450-650 A.D. Light beige ceramic with rough patina, remnants of red pigment. H.19 cm - W. 32.5 cm - W. 11 cm Female figure lying on a bed resting on four feet. Beautiful characteristic face of the Veracruz culture, decorated with ear pendants. It is covered with a simple garment on the torso. The legs are the semi-cylindrical cushion, indicating that it is could be a delivery scene. Broken glued, accidents visible, surface wear. Origin : - Franco Monti Collection, 1960s-1970s Exhibition/Publication : - Constanti Poetiche nell'Arte, Gallery 'Blu', Milan, January 1962, describes under n°29 - Africa America precolombiana Oceania, Gallery 'La Nuova Pesa', Rome, exhibition from December 22, 1961 to January 13, 1962, describes and photographed under n°71