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Monumental Veracruz 'Xantile', Classic, ca. A.D. 700-900 image 1
Monumental Veracruz 'Xantile', Classic, ca. A.D. 700-900 image 2
Lot 260

Monumental Veracruz 'Xantile', Classic, ca. A.D. 700-900

11 November 2019, 15:00 EST
New York

US$7,000 - US$9,000

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Monumental Veracruz 'Xantile', Classic, ca. A.D. 700-900

height 25 1/4in (64cm)

Provenance
Sotheby's, Parke-Bernet, New York, 11 April 1970, Lot 26
Saul Tuttmann Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Possibly representing Xochipilli-Macuilxochitl, patron deity of flowers, dance, love and fertile summer crops, the large figure is seated and rests his hands on bent knees, wearing elaborate jewelry including a crown, large ear spools, bangles around the calves and anklets.

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