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"Saber-shin" Figure, c. 200-900 A.D.
Veracruz, Mexico
Ceramic; 33 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 i…
Saber Shin Figure
"Saber-shin" Figure, c. 200-900 A.D.
Veracruz, Mexico
Ceramic; 33 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 i…
"Saber-shin" Figure, c. 200-900 A.D. Veracruz, Mexico Ceramic; 33 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in. 2000.40.1 The Dr. Eli B. and Aimee Cohen Memorial Collection

Saber Shin Figure

ClassificationsSculpture
Date250-900 CE
Made AtVeracruz, Mexico, Central America, North America
MediumCeramic
Dimensions33 1/2 × 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (85.1 × 41.9 × 31.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Dr. Eli B. and Aimee Cohen Memorial Collection
Object number2000.40.1
Description"Saber-shin" figure, standing man with one arm extended. Deformation of shank bones. Hollow buff clay. Two holes in forehead, mouth open and holes in both hands. Black paint on toes. Small square stripe in center of chest Slightly bent at waist.
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