Pair of Seated Figures
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureNayarit
OriginIxtlan del Rio, Nayarit, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative Period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumEarthenware with red, cream, and black slips
DimensionsOverall: 23.5 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm (9 1/4 x 7 x 4 1/2 in.)
DescriptionNayarit seated male and female, Late Formative period, with the male holding a round-headed implement in his right hand, and wearing ridged band around his head. The woman is holding a bowl to her shoulder, wearing skirt, headdress, and jewellery. Both figures are painted in brownish-orange, cream and black pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.48.1-2
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700 CE
Object number: G83.1.89
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.69
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G08.7.15.1-2
