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
FM:304873
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