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Lava sitting figure with knees hugged to body
Lava sitting figure with knees hugged to body
Object Number 44-34-20/14938
Display Title Lava sitting figure with knees hugged to body
Descriptions
Object Description Lava sitting figure with knees hugged to body. Effigy, lava
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, volcanic, carved human figure, crouching
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Morelos
Additional Geographic Terms Cuernavaca; small pyramid, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 10.2 x 7.1 cm (6 x 4 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-34-20/14938

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