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Object Number
2006.32.33
Display Title
Seated female figure with pectoral
Descriptions
Object Description
Seated female figure with round pectoral, traces of blue pigment; 2603 written on back of figure
Inventory Description
Ceramic, figurine, seated female, pectoral, painted
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Date
600-800 AD
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Campeche
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Jaina
Materials
Ceramic, Pigment, Clay
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 9 x 6 cm (6 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Label on object
2603 written on back of figure; 2006.32.33; 2603
Credit Line
Gift of Harvard University Art Museums
Provenance
Collector
Benjamin Hertzberg
(3/16/1970)
Collector
Lilian Hertzberg
(3/16/1970)
Dealer
Kurt Stavenhagen
(3/16/1970)
Donor
Harvard University Art Museums
(10/11/06)
Seller
Kurt Stavenhagen
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