XOCHIPALA TERRACOTTA CONTAINER- ex. CHRISTIE'S Early Preclassic, Ca. 1200 - 900 BC. A candelero in the form of a stylised cloud throne, with tapering, upturned feet and rectangular sides. A recessed square cavity is set into the top surface. The exterior is covered in burnished brown slip with extensive remains of red pigment. Size: 95mm x 40mm; Weight: 200g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 21 November 2006, Lot 19.