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Anthropomorphic ceramic figurine, seated
Anthropomorphic ceramic figurine, seated
Object Number 2013.24.134
Display Title Anthropomorphic ceramic figurine, seated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, human figure, seated with legs crossed at the ankles and knees bent upward, elbow of left arm rests left knee, right arm is bent and hand rests on right knee, figure wears two necklaces and a headdress, there are peforations in the lobe of each ear, there is a hole at the base of the figurine for firing
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pre-Columbian Central American styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.9 × 10.1 × 9.3 cm (5 7/8 × 4 × 3 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2013.24.134
Credit Line Gift of Mary Dodge Cobb in memory of Carroll William Dodge
Provenance
Collector Carroll William Dodge
Donor Donated by Mary Dodge Cobb (11/20/2013)

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