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Standing Female Figurine
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This figurine represents the best-known type found in graves at Tlatilco, an early farming village on the outskirts of Mexico City. The type is known as the “pretty lady” after its representatives’ sweet faces, fancy hairstyles, pinched waists, and flaring hips and thighs.
| Artist / Maker | Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco |
|---|---|
| Date | 1200–400 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco |
| Medium | Ceramic, pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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