Portrait Head
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Portrait Head

TitlePortrait Head
ArtistTotonac, Remojadas Veracruz, south-central Gulf Coast, Mexico
Date250–550 CE 3rd century
MediumEarthenware and pigment
Classificationearthenware
OriginSouthern Veracruz
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Ethel F. Goldsmith in memory of Julian R. Goldsmith
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Portrait Head” is a work by Totonac, Remojadas Veracruz, south-central Gulf Coast, Mexico, dated 250–550 CE. It is executed in earthenware and pigment and classified as earthenware. 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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