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Figurine of a Seated Woman, c. 600-900 A.D.
Maya culture; Southern Mexico
Ceramic; 7 1/4 x 5 …
Vessel
Figurine of a Seated Woman, c. 600-900 A.D.
Maya culture; Southern Mexico
Ceramic; 7 1/4 x 5 …
Figurine of a Seated Woman, c. 600-900 A.D. Maya culture; Southern Mexico Ceramic; 7 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 5 in. 81.77.1 Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gordan

Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Culture Maya
Date600-900 CE
Made AtMexico, Central America, North America
MediumCeramic
Dimensions7 1/4 × 5 1/8 × 5 in. (18.4 × 13 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gordan
Object number81.77.1
DescriptionMayan Anthropomorphic Vessel in the form of a seated woman. Vessel opening at top of head in back; figure wears a knobbed hat, plug earrings and large necklace; squared raised motifs adorn the top of the arms. Eyes are punched, bulbous nose and open mouth. Darkened clay.
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