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Object Number
28-1-20/C10083.2
Display Title
Terra cotta heads
Descriptions
Object Description
Figurine, portion, pottery
Inventory Description
Ceramic, partial figurines, assorted anthropomorphic heads, one hollow, one with torso and incised neck adornment, some with appliqued or impressed headdresses, slit eyes and mouth, ear plugs, some with red or white pigment
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Teotihuacan II
- Teotihuacan III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms
Valley of Mexico
Materials
Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of largest ): 4.9 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity
8
Label on object
C10083; 11; 20; 11 / E; 9
Provenance
Collector
John McPherson
Seller
John McPherson
(1928)
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|
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| |
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for Pottery figurine heads
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