Figure of a Seated Chieftain
| Title | Figure of a Seated Chieftain |
|---|---|
| Artist | Nayarit Lagunillas area, Nayarit, Mexico |
| Date | 100 BCE–250 CE |
| Medium | Ceramic and pigment |
| Classification | ceramics |
| Origin | Nayarit state Nayarit state |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Figure of a Seated Chieftain” is a work by Nayarit Lagunillas area, Nayarit, Mexico, dated 100 BCE–250 CE. It is executed in ceramic and pigment and classified as ceramics. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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