Emaciated Crouching Figure
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureNayarit
OriginNayarit, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative Period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumRed earthenware, red slip, cream pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 14 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
DescriptionChinesco crouching figure, Late Formative period, with narrow arms crossed and resting on raised knees. The figure has a curving back with exaggerated spine, incised rib-cage, and heart-shaped face. It is painted in deep brownish-orange with areas of cream.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.51
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.44
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.60
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-500
Object number: G83.1.160