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Collections

Two-part Figural Vessel of Human and Heart900–400 BCE

Not on view
Ceramic seated figure sculpture, pale buff clay with red slip on head, arms crossed at chest with fingers spread, incised spiral motifs on torso

Unknown, Two-part Figural Vessel of Human and Heart, 900–400 BCE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost, Photo © Justin Kerr (#K6042)

Title
Two-part Figural Vessel of Human and Heart
Culture
Olmec
Place Made
Mexico
Date Made
900–400 BCE
Medium
Slip-painted ceramic
Dimensions
a-c) Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 x 3 in. (11.43 x 7.62 x 7.62cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.18a-c
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas