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THE COLLECTION OF ALFRED E. MIRSKY, SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM OF THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
MAYAN FEMALE DIGNITARY
JAINA, LATE CLASSIC, CA. A.D. 550 - 950
Details
MAYAN FEMALE DIGNITARY
JAINA, LATE CLASSIC, ca. A.D. 550 - 950
seated in an erect posture, legs crossed, hands placed on knees, her heavy-lidded eyes gazing forward, lips parted, cheeks with raised tattoos, wearing a long, close-fitting kub, jade bead jewelry, stepped coiffure and cap with sunken area for perishable material, with remains of bright blue pigment.
Height 7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.)
JAINA, LATE CLASSIC, ca. A.D. 550 - 950
seated in an erect posture, legs crossed, hands placed on knees, her heavy-lidded eyes gazing forward, lips parted, cheeks with raised tattoos, wearing a long, close-fitting kub, jade bead jewelry, stepped coiffure and cap with sunken area for perishable material, with remains of bright blue pigment.
Height 7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.)
Provenance
Everett Rassiga Collection, 1970s
Alfred E. Mirsky Collection, 1970s
Alfred E. Mirsky Collection, 1970s