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Seated Couple Preparing and Eating Food200 BCE–400 CE

Not on view
Two seated pre-Columbian ceramic figures in red-orange earthenware slip, each with braided headdresses, stylized facial features, and crossed legs
Ceramic seated figure with red slip and black painted markings, featuring an elongated beak-like nose, wrapped headdress, and ear ornaments, holding a smaller figure in outstretched hands.
Ceramic seated figure with red-orange slip and cream painted striped details on headdress, limbs, and feet. Cross-legged pose, one hand raised near the face, holding a shallow bowl in the lap. Rounded, stylized facial features with traces of worn pigment.
Title
Seated Couple Preparing and Eating Food
Culture
Nayarit
Place Made
Mexico, Nayarit
Date Made
200 BCE–400 CE
Medium
Slip-painted earthenware
Dimensions
8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (20.32 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm); 8 x 4 1/2 x 7 in. (20.32 x 11.43 x 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch
Accession Number
M.86.296.18a-b
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas
Selected Bibliography
  • Kan, Michael, Meighan, Clement, Nicholson, H.B. and Rexford Stead. Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1970.