{"product_id":"pre-columbian-teotihuacan-mold-made-pottery-ear-spool","title":"Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Mold-Made Pottery Ear Spool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Columbian Teotihuacan Mold-Made Pottery Ear Spool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeotihuacan Culture, Central Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Period, ca. AD 250–550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely crafted mold-made ceramic ear spool from the great ancient city of Teotihuacan, one of the most influential civilizations of Mesoamerica. The circular face is decorated in high relief with a stylized anthropomorphic figure wearing an elaborate headdress, framed by a border of raised circular motifs characteristic of Teotihuacan artistic tradition. The reverse retains its original hollow cylindrical shaft, designed to fit through an enlarged earlobe as a prestigious ornament worn by members of the elite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece displays an attractive archaeological patina with areas of mineral encrustation, earthen deposits, and age-related surface wear consistent with centuries of burial. The molded details remain remarkably well preserved, highlighting the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated ceramic production for which Teotihuacan is renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and highly displayable example of Classic Period Teotihuacan personal adornment, representing the artistic achievements of one of ancient America’s greatest urban centers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1” x 1 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex. John McIntosh Collection, Orlando, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53366183461161,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/A05994DE-4592-4BC8-A88B-0009F1863B41.jpg?v=1785000958","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/pre-columbian-teotihuacan-mold-made-pottery-ear-spool","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}