An Olmec sitting lady

Statue of a naked sitting big lady with one hand at a breast. In both ears she wears large ear jewelry and a distinctive hair style. Olmec, Veracruz Mexico. Dated between 1200 – 800 BC. Grey terracotta with a black slib and remains of red cinnaber.

Provenance
Collected by Mrs. G. E. Maastricht, The Netherlands, 1998, by descent of her daughter, 2009.

Size
Height 10,4 cm.

Prize
On request

Condition
Intact, some wear of old age.

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