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Sculpture of a Standing Ballplayer

SKU PF.1051
Status

SOLD

Circa

300 AD to 600 AD

Dimensions

4.75″ (12.1cm) high x 2.125″ (5.4cm) wide

Medium

Glazed Terracotta

Origin

Mexico

Gallery Location

USA


 

There is a surreal air about this figure, who seems to come from another world completely. His padded armor most probably identifies him as a participant in the ritual ballgame, with a costume designed to intimidate the opposition. Even after all these centuries, the psychological advantage is most effective–we can hardly take our eyes off him.

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