États-Unis
Disponible
Colima Stone Human Effigy Tripod Vase
· 3e siècle av. J.-C. – 3e siècle
48 000 £GB Prix hors transport
Détails
| Dimensions | Hauteur 14 cm (5½ in) |
|---|---|
| Pays | Mexique |
| Époque / Période | 3e siècle av. J.-C. – 3e siècle |
Analyse esthétique et formelle
As a vase, this object has great purity and simplicity of line. As a personality it is funny, amusing, with a wide--toothed smile and loosely articulated arms that pay little attention to the dictates of useful anatomy. The tension between these two elements----the serious form and the comic content----gives the vase a unique presence. There is also a mystery about it. Caked in mud inside are beads and other objects as yet undisturbed.
