Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment Ancient Greek Hellenistic silver tetradrachm

Ancient Greek Hellenistic silver tetradrachm struck in Pamphylia circa 208–207 BCE

Height: 9 3/8 in

Late Classic Period (ca

The present pair’s mirroring forms suggest a ritual or architectural context

Rendered in a seated posture with legs splayed and hands resting upon the abdomen

Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment Ancient Greek Hellenistic silver tetradrachmVERACRUZ POTTERY SONRIENTE HEAD FRAGMENT Central Veracruz, Late Classic Period, circa 600900 A. D. Height: 6 in (15. 2 cm); Width: 7 in (17. 8 cm) A finely modeled terracotta head fragment of a classic Sonriente (Smiling) figure from Veracruz, distinguished by its exuberant expression and towering headdress. The serene, joyful face features slightly closed almond shaped eyes, full lips drawn into a radiant smile, and large circular ear ornaments. The