Figural Vessel
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureColima
OriginCoahuayana Valley, Colima, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumRed earthenware, red slip, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 27.6 x 21.5 x 16 cm (10 7/8 x 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
DescriptionColima seated female figure vessel, Late Formative period, with rotund body, holding short arms at her sides. Figure has closely-set pellet and slit eyes, wearing pendant necklace and shoulder decoration. There is a flaring spout from the top of her head, and is painted a pale brownish-orange with areas of white pigment remaining.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.26
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.60
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2
