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Seated Female Figure with One Hand on Abdomen and the Other on the Knee1200–900 BCE

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Terracotta ceramic sculpture of a seated human figure with slit eyes, rounded torso, and crossed legs, mounted on a dark square base, with red slip and surface wear
Terracotta figurine of a seated human form with enlarged rounded head, viewed from a rear three-quarter angle, arms resting on knees; weathered reddish-brown surface with areas of flaking, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
Title
Seated Female Figure with One Hand on Abdomen and the Other on the Knee
Culture
Tlatilco
Date Made
1200–900 BCE
Period
Early Pre-Classic Period
Medium
Buffware ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/8 in. (9.5 x 5.2 x 5.4 cm) Height on stand: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) Packed Tote 6: 6 x 18 x 23
Credit Line
Gift of Ann Ziff
Accession Number
M.2019.45.61
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas