Accession No

1964.124 B


Description

Anthropomorphic light buff ware figurine in a standing pose, possibly handmade. Broadly plano-convex cross-section, with incised loin clothing at back; elongated head with applied central and side tufts of hair, with incised detailing; applied coffee bean eyes and mouth; projected nose and ears; applied neck ornamentation; slightly projected pectorals; incised finger detailing; applied loin clothing with incised detailing, and hanging object on left hip possibly tassel; rounded bent legs, with perpendicularly projected feet. Surface has a powdery feel; some dark mottling throughout.


Place

Americas; North America; Mexico; Colima


Period

?Preclassic ?Classic


Source


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1964.124 B; 68


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

131mm


Events

Context (Auction / Sale)
Bought in Mexico City for about 6 pounds 8.0
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten paper label marked in pencil: '68'.
Event Date
Author: Dominique Devadason


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1964.124 B: 'Male [pottery figurine], wearing breechcloth with pendant tassel on left side.'
Event Date 1964
Author: maa


Context (Display)
Exhibited: Archaeology Gallery, case 68, Clarke Gallery, 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Lily Stancliffe


Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, case unknown, until 1984.
Event Date 1984
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Pottery figurine of a person with applied headdress or hairstyle, neck ornament and loin clothing. Something hangs from left side of waistband.
Event Date 16/10/2023
Author: Lily Stancliffe


Description (Physical description)
Anthropomorphic light buff ware figurine in a standing pose, possibly handmade. Broadly plano-convex cross-section, with incised loin clothing at back; elongated head with applied central and side tufts of hair, with incised detailing; applied coffee bean eyes and mouth; projected nose and ears; applied neck ornamentation; slightly projected pectorals; incised finger detailing; applied loin clothing with incised detailing, and hanging object on left hip possibly tassel; rounded bent legs, with perpendicularly projected feet. Surface has a powdery feel; some dark mottling throughout.
Event Date 3/2/2025
Author: Dominique Devadason


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