New photography captured by Shannon Ruff with a digital camera - 2006.

Standing Female Figure

Artist Unknown

CultureTlatilco (Central Mexico)

Date1000-300 BC

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer

Object number76.23.18

Collections

Ancient American Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 105

DescriptionClay figurine. Preclassic, village cultures. Tlatilco standing figurine of a female with big hips, arms outstretched, wearing a headdress, necklace and one earring. Tan colored with traces of red on the base.

Label TextStanding Female Figures Tlatilco (Central Mexico), 1000–300 B.C.E. Ceramic Gift of Jack Tanzer 76.23.17–.18 Published ReferencesChrysler Museum Newsletter, Dec. 1978, ill., "pretty lady".