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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Seated old woman figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Seated old woman figure

Maker Totonac people (Mexican)
Date100 BCE-100 CE
MediumCeramic with pigment
Dimensions3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (9.5 x 6.4 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. A. H. Spivack, in memory of Dr. A. H. Spivack
Object numberC-75-66
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionSeated figure of old woman, legs circled in front with feet touching left hand in lap, right hand up behind, hunch backed with spine and ribs distinct; pendulous breasts; body and face covered in inscribed lines symbolizing wrinkles; figure wearing skirt.
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