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Pregnant Woman1400–1100 BCE

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Small pre-Columbian ceramic seated figure with brick-red slip, ochre face, coiled hairstyle, and crossed legs, mounted on a black pedestal
Ceramic seated figure with red-slipped body, rounded limbs crossed at the knees, one hand resting on the abdomen. Face retains traces of cream and red pigment with modeled features; hair rendered as a ridged crown. Surface shows wear and darkened patches.
Title
Pregnant Woman
Culture
Tlatilco
Place Made
Mexico, Valley of Mexico
Date Made
1400–1100 BCE
Period
Early Pre-Classic Period
Medium
Earthenware with postfire pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. (8.9 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm) Height on stand: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ann Ziff
Accession Number
M.2019.45.68
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas

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