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Figure with Starry Cape500 BCE–100 CE

Not on view
Unglazed earthenware vessel modeled as a squat human figure with an incised face, open mouth, and carved linear decoration suggesting a garment

Unknown, Figure with Starry Cape, 500 BCE–100 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Phil Berg

Title
Figure with Starry Cape
Culture
Mezcala
Place Made
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala
Date Made
500 BCE–100 CE
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm) Height: 7 in. (17.78 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Phil Berg
Accession Number
AC1994.79.1
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas