{"product_id":"pre-columbian-aztec-stone-figure","title":"Pre-Columbian Aztec stone figure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"l_cont\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"input_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textarea_result\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"184\"\u003eAZTEC STONE FIGURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"209\"\u003eCentral Mexico, Late Postclassic Period, circa 1300–1500 A.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"274\"\u003eHeight: 9 ½ in (24.1 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"305\"\u003eCarved from a dense \u003cstrong data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"325\"\u003evolcanic stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, the figure represents a standing male divinity or votive attendant, rendered with strong geometric simplification and a commanding frontal presence. The figure’s broad shoulders, truncated limbs, and squared proportions emphasize monumentality in miniature form, while the face—with heavy brows, wide eyes, and pursed lips—retains a quiet intensity. Traces of red pigment remain visible in the facial recesses, suggesting its original polychrome embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eFigures of this type were often placed within domestic or temple contexts, serving as intermediaries between the earthly and divine realms in Aztec ritual practice. The porous texture and balanced composition of this example reflect the enduring vitality of Late Postclassic sculptural tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"input_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"input_tit\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textarea_result\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx Leonard Auction; deaccessioned from The Lake Forest College Art collection, Illinois, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r_cont\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"input_tit\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textarea_result\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor losses and surface erosion consistent with exposure and age; scattered red pigment remains. Missing part of the nose from antiquity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52460577194281,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/5866D688-12B7-4916-97FB-D7E3B06D471A.jpg?v=1768705714","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/pre-columbian-aztec-stone-figure","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}