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Pottery head of god Xipe
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Object Number 35-106-20/9068
Display Title Pottery head of god Xipe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine sherd, molded anthropomorphic head, rectangular headdress with incised linear design, large circles around eyes, red pigment on face, backside plain, loss below chin
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Azcapotzalco / <City> / Azcapotzalco
Intrasite Excavation 1
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 × 4.4 × 1.6 cm (2 1/16 × 1 3/4 × 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-106-20/9068; Atz / 11-30#

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