Description
Terracotta Portrait Jar
100-500 AD
El Bosque / Costa Rica
Ex: Palm Beach Estate ; Ex: Lorenz Borenstein
Size is about 3 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter and weighing around 304 grams.
Terracotta Portrait Jar is a clay vessel made by ancient people in Costa Rica between 100 and 500 AD. The jar features a human face with detailed expressions, hairstyles, and decorations that may represent an important person or spirit. These jars were used for both everyday and ceremonial purposes and are valued today for showing the artistic skill and culture of early Costa Rican societies.
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