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Ceramic reptilian anthropomorphic Figure
Ceramic reptilian anthropomorphic Figure
Object Number 995-29-20/27343
Display Title Ceramic reptilian anthropomorphic Figure
Descriptions
Object Description Anthropomorphic reptilian figure with pointed snout and bulging eyes. Figure wears long garment with decorative trim. Figure has short arms which hold long strands (hair?) which are over head. Back of figure is unfinished. Mostly natural red with black spots. Possible reproduction of a reptile deity.
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, frog?, brown, hddrs, robe, incised, fire clouded
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1995
Culture
  • Colima?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Colima?
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 14.8 x 6.8 cm (5 5/8 x 5 13/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-20/27343 & P1
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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