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Architectural Scene
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This scene, which shows several people inside a structure, is a compact version of larger, more elaborate examples. Like them, it could depict festivities held to commemorate one of life’s milestones, such as marriage or the coming of age.
| Artist / Maker | Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Nayarit |
|---|---|
| Date | 200 BCE–300 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Nayarit |
| Medium | ceramic, pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 19 x 13 x 9.5 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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