Seated Figurine
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Seated Figurine

TitleSeated Figurine
ArtistTlatilco, Preclassic period Tlapacoya, Valley of Mexico, Mexico
Datec. 500 BCE 5th century BCE
MediumEarthenware
Classificationstatuette
OriginTlapacoyan
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Ethel and Julian Goldsmith
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Seated Figurine” is a work by Tlatilco, Preclassic period Tlapacoya, Valley of Mexico, Mexico, dated c. 500 BCE. It is executed in earthenware and classified as statuette. 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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