Archaic Figurine
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Archaic Figurine

TitleArchaic Figurine
Date400–100 BCE 3rd century BCE
Mediumearthenware with pigments
ClassificationCeramic
OriginMesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro Mesoamerica
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineArchaic Figurine, 400–100 BCE. Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro. Earthenware with pigments; overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John Wise, 1952.454
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Archaic Figurine” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 400–100 BCE. It is executed in earthenware with pigments and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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