OJAC Collection - Seated Dignitary in Round Litter with Four Legs

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Seated Dignitary in Round Litter with Four Legs

300 BCE - 250 CE
3rd century BCE - 2nd century CE
3 7/8 in. x 3 1/2 in. x 1 7/8 in. (9.84 cm x 8.89 cm x 4.76 cm)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1986.110

Object Description

Small figure seated cross-legged with arms resting on legs. Applied eyes, ears and mouth features. Black at waist and on shoulder. Figure is sitting in round throne-like shelter that is supported on four legs. Very unusual piece. Gross No. 235 MCOL

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Ancient Americas, Figure, Pre-Columbian

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Seated Dignitary in Round Litter with Four Legs