Authentic Pre-Columbian Zapotec pottery urn fragment from the Oaxaca region of southern Mexico, dating to the Classic–Postclassic period (circa 300–900 AD).

This sculptural fragment preserves an expressive anthropomorphic face with elaborate headdress, featuring deeply carved stepped and scroll motifs typical of Zapotec ceremonial urns. The prominent nose element, ear ornaments, and layered headdress strongly suggest a ritual or deity-related figure, consistent with known Zapotec funerary and temple urn traditions.

Carved from coarse ceramic with extensive age-related wear, mineral deposits, and surface encrustation consistent with genuine archaeological age. The reverse is flat and broken as expected for an architectural or funerary urn fragment.

A powerful and visually striking example, well suited for advanced Pre-Columbian collections, academic study, or display.

Details

• Culture: Zapotec

• Region: Oaxaca, Mexico

• Material: Ceramic / pottery

• Period: Pre-Columbian, approx. 300–900 AD

• Dimensions: 5 1/8” x 5 5/8”

• Condition: Fragmentary as shown; stable, no modern restoration. Small bit of glue residue that can be removed from soaking in water.