Description (Labels & Markings)
Reverse of object marked with black ink: 'PEÑON DE BAÑOS MEXICO CITY 1936'.
Event Date
Author: Genevieve Holt

Description (Physical description)
Description for 1956.213 A-E: 'Five flat crude mould-made figurines smeared with red, blue and white paint.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
Geoffrey Bushnell originally called these fakes on the catalogue card, but at a later date crossed this out and wrote 'Good Mazapan examples! (Toltec)'
Event Date 1956
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Exhibited: one of this idno displayed in Maudslay Gallery Mexico flat case until 1985.
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Mould made pottery figurine wearing headdress. Blue, red, white and black pigment have been used to add detail. Headdress extends to ears and has sub-rectangular shaped texture atop head. Facial features are clear with pigment used to create eyes and cheeks, protruding nose is also present. Figures arms are held in front of them and appear to have blue cuffs, feet protrude at bottom. Figure wears blue ear and neck adornment, as well as long tunic with diamond shaped texture. Black patching visible across one side of figurine, likely caused by heat or firing. Possible protrusions to top, now broken off and absent. Hairline cracking visible.
Event Date 27/1/2025
Author: Genevieve Holt