{"product_id":"teotihuacan-pottery-head-of-a-priest","title":"Teotihuacan  Pottery Head  of a Priest","description":"Central Highlands of Mexico, Classic Period, ca. 250–650 CE, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModeled in the round from a compact, grey-buff earthenware, this expressive sculptural fragment exemplifies the serene, introspective portraiture characteristic of Teotihuacan ceramic traditions. The head displays a pronounced, artificially modified cranial vault with an elongated, smoothly domed profile, possibly a stylistic and cultural hallmark reflecting the high-status cranial modification practiced in the ancient metropolis. The visage is rendered with classic Mesoamerican naturalism: elongated, horizontal slit eyes recessed into subtle orbits, a broad triangular nose with defined nostrils, and softly fleshy, parted lips resting in a calm, contemplative repose.  Fully modeled in three dimensions with a smooth, bald occiput and a solid structure. The neck terminates in an ancient irregular break where it was separated from a hollow or articulated figurine body. The surface retains an appealing, dry earthen patina with localized dark mineral deposits and subtle burial encrustations across the contours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 2-3\/8 inches Height + custom mounted on a vintage stepped pyramidal black wooden plinth bearing an old collection inventory label numbered \"35\". \u003cbr\u003eEx: Private collection, Mercer Island, Washington, by descent from Ruth Goldwyn Capps and Henry McClure “Mac” Capps, art director and production designer for television and film, acquired mid‑20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67785588113722,"sku":"18162","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/101221.jpg?v=1792870924","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/teotihuacan-pottery-head-of-a-priest","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}