{"product_id":"pair-of-pre-columbian-jalisco-seated-female-figures-west-mexico-protoclassic-period-circa-250-bce-250-ce","title":"Pair of Pre-Columbian Jalisco Seated Female Figures – West Mexico, Protoclassic Period, circa 250 BCE – 250 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional and highly decorative pair of Pre-Columbian Jalisco seated female figures from the celebrated shaft tomb traditions of West Mexico, dating to approximately 250 BCE – 250 CE. The two hollow ceramic sculptures embody the expressive naturalism and sculptural sophistication for which ancient Jalisco pottery is renowned — and their complementary poses and matching scale confirm they were conceived and created as a related pair, making them especially desirable for collectors and institutions alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFashioned in complementary poses, one figure gracefully raises a ceremonial bowl to her proper right shoulder while the companion extends her right arm in a gesture of presentation or ritual communication. Both wear cylindrical headdresses and display elongated facial features with half-closed eyes and gently parted lips. Their ample forms are modeled with remarkable confidence, conveying both dignity and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figures retain extensive burnished red-brown slip with dramatic black manganese mineral deposits accumulated over centuries of burial — a rich and highly desirable archaeological surface that speaks directly to the authenticity and age of these works. Together, they form an impressive display that reflects the ceremonial and funerary traditions of ancient West Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJalisco Shaft Tomb Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJalisco shaft tomb figures rank among the most recognizable and sought-after works of ancient American art. Unlike the idealized deity images of central Mexico, these sculptures typically portray individuals engaged in ceremonial, domestic, or ritual activities — providing remarkable insight into the social and spiritual life of ancient West Mexico. The hollow construction, burnished slip surfaces, and expressive modeling are hallmarks of the Jalisco tradition at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComparable Jalisco figures reside in major institutional collections including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and numerous museum collections devoted to the art of ancient Mesoamerica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jalisco, West Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protoclassic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 250 BCE – 250 CE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow terracotta with burnished red-brown slip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight – Figure One:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight – Figure Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11½ inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extensive original slip with heavy black manganese deposits from long-term burial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate Houston collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good ancient condition overall. Expected surface wear, mineral deposits, and minor age-related abrasions consistent with archaeological ceramics. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Columbian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225009906031,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/6967\/5375\/files\/s-l1600-57.png?v=1784443250","url":"https:\/\/www.lybrothersfineart.com\/products\/pair-of-pre-columbian-jalisco-seated-female-figures-west-mexico-protoclassic-period-circa-250-bce-250-ce","provider":"L\/Y Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}