Figurine

72-23-20

From: Western Mexico | Jalisco (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 72-23-20
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Western Mexico | Jalisco (uncertain)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Red polished clay. Figure of man holding large pot. The pot surface and the arms and face of the man are decorated with blue glaze. The pot is decorated with a blue criss-cross pattern. Arms and legs of man encircle neck and base of the pot. Three blue lines run down the length of each of the man's arms. Nose and mouth are large protruding. Ears and cheeks are striped with blue. The back of the man is smooth; the buttocks are visible.

Height 15 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972

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