{"product_id":"pre-columbian-veracruz-pottery-seated-bench-figure","title":"Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Seated Bench Figure","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ePre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Seated Bench Figure\u003cbr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eGulf Coast, Veracruz, Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eClassic Period, c. 600–900 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eA finely modeled Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery figure depicting a seated individual resting on a four-legged ceremonial bench. The figure is portrayed with elongated limbs, a stylized face with almond-shaped eyes, and a prominent nose. The head is adorned with a rounded headdress or cap, while large circular earspools frame the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eThe figure’s arms rest naturally alongside the body while the legs extend forward from the bench, a sculptural format characteristic of Classic Veracruz ceramic figures. The simplified yet expressive facial features and compact seated posture reflect the sculptural tradition of the Gulf Coast cultures, where ceramic figures often represented individuals of social or ritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eThe surface retains areas of earthen mineral deposits and ancient burial patina, consistent with age and long-term burial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eHeight: 5 inches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eEx Lande’s Gallery, New Jersey\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eAcquired from a Private New Jersey Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eA strong example of Veracruz ceramic figural sculpture, representing the distinctive artistic tradition of the Gulf Coast of Mexico during the Classic period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833819918633,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/thumbnail-2026-03-14T165652.431.png?v=1773522111","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/pre-columbian-veracruz-pottery-seated-bench-figure","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}