A Veracruz Terracotta Dignitary Head, Early Classic Period, ca. 250 - 550 CE Amulets Seals Scarabs Background: There is some conjecture

Background:  There is some conjecture that these glass vessels were actually early Christian amulets taken as relics and/or souvenirs from holy areas

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Objects of this type reflect the high technical skill of Classical Greek metalworkers and the personal ornament traditions of aristocratic households

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A Veracruz Terracotta Dignitary Head, Early Classic Period, ca. 250 - 550 CE Amulets Seals Scarabs Background: There is some conjectureThis Veracruz dignitary believed to be a priest, is portrayed with a large head and chest made from buff colored clay. He wears a wide banded headdress secured with a chinstrap, his ears are adorned with sizable ear spools and a necklace featuring a prominent central pendant is around his neck. His exquisitely crafted face boasts classic Veracruz characteristics, including almond shaped eyes, elegantly sloping brows, a distinguished long nose, and a