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Polished serpentine figure, seated. 2 1/2"h
Polished serpentine figure, seated. 2 1/2"h
Object Number 973-24-20/24115
Display Title Polished serpentine figure, seated. 2 1/2"h
Descriptions
Object Description Sculpture, serpentine
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, carved seated human figure, greenstone
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mezcala?
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero?
Additional Geographic Terms Mexico, Western
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 4.2 x 5.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-24-20/24115; Mathias Komor / Works of Art / ME 16 / New York

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