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Figurine Head Fragment
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The use of press molds at Teotihuacan permitted mass production of elaborately costumed human figurines. Lavishly ornamented headdresses are also worn by figures depicted on Teotihuacan's fresco-painted walls.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Classic period |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–550 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic period |
| Medium | molded earthenware with pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.2 x 6.7 x 2.2 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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