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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