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Temple - Mezcala
Temple - Mezcala - Ancient Art Style
Ref : 97827
30 000 €
Period :
BC to 10th century
Provenance :
MEZCALA – GUERRERO – Mexico
Medium :
Speckled grey calcite.
Dimensions :
l. 4.33 inch X H. 5.75 inch X P. 1.61 inch
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Temple - Mezcala

Sculpture of a two-dimensional temple with six thin columns and five steps.
The base, thick and high, is surmounted at the level of the fourth step, a platform that overflows on each side of the base and extends around the temple. The straight staircase is in relief. The steps are marked by notches.
The capital resting on the columns is surmounted, in recess, by a cornice on the frontal face and a roof with rounded edges and flattened top.
The platform and cornice are marked by notches.

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Ancient Art