Head (fragment)

Teotihuacan, 100

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Teotihuacan

Head (fragment)

Teotihuacan, 100

Physical Qualities Mold-made earthenware (appears dark grey), 1 7/8 × 2 11/16 × 1 1/8 in. (4.8 × 6.8 × 2.9 cm.)

Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore

Object Number 1989.284

Flat fragment shows dignitary with elaborate headdress and earspools. Triangular shaped face and eye treatment, a Teotihuacan convention. The object is likely part of a larger sculpture (see related works, references).

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