Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Standing Male Figure |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
-100 |
Year Range to |
400 |
Medium |
Clay with slip decoration |
Dimensions |
H-5.25 W-3.25 D-1.5 inches |
Accession Number |
2012.4.2 |
Department |
PRE-COLUMBIAN |
Description |
Clay figure stands with arms resting on its side/front. Orange painting ornate the figure. A horizontal line runs just below figure's hands while 3 vertical lines run from that horizontal line to the bottom of the figure. This pattern repeats on direct back. The same color paint is used in a necklace-esque ornation and 3 stripes are also visible atop figure's head. Facial features still slightly visible but fading. Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerican, possibly Nayarit, from the Veracruz region of western Mexico. |
Credit line |
Ms. Susana Lannik |
Search Terms |
1st Century 2nd Century 3rd Century 4th Century Ceramic Clay Mesoamerican Mexico Mexican Nayarit Culture Pre-Columbian Sculpture Slip Decoration Veracruz |