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Teotihuacan

Head (fragment)

Teotihuacan, 100-750

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Teotihuacan

Head (fragment)

Teotihuacan, 100-750

Physical Qualities Earthenware, red pigment, 3 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 1/8 in. (8 × 6 × 2.8 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1989.287
Portion of larger sculpture, possibly a censer or incensario. Shows dignitary with elaborate headdress, earspools. Facial details painted red.

Culture

Teotihuacan

2000–2000

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