Teotihuacán

Male Anthropomorphic Figurine

Teotihuacán

Clásico (200-600 d.C.)

During the peak stage (150-750 BC) the Teotihuacan culture reached its maximum splendor. Proof of this are the objects created by notable artisans who perfected various forms of working with ceramics, both in vessels and in censers, braziers, candlesticks and figurines. Teotihuacan-era figurines are very different in size and type from those of other periods. Most of them were made with molds and retouched. Many of them appear with clothing, partly glued onto a triangular structure.

Period

Clásico (200-600 d.C.)

Culture

Teotihuacán

Museum Location

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Museum Location

Teotihuacan, State of Mexico

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Technical Information

Craftsmanship Details

Culture

Teotihuacán

Period

Clásico (200-600 d.C.)

Museum Location

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Teotihuacan, State of Mexico

Dimensions

12.5 x 6.4 x 7.8 cm

Material

Cerámica

Technique

Moldeado con retoque manual

Archaeological Context

This piece represents the rich Mesoamerican artistic tradition, reflecting techniques and symbolisms that have endured through generations.

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Cultural Context

Piece Description

During the peak stage (150-750 BC) the Teotihuacan culture reached its maximum splendor. Proof of this are the objects created by notable artisans who perfected various forms of working with ceramics, both in vessels and in censers, braziers, candlesticks and figurines. Teotihuacan-era figurines are very different in size and type from those of other periods. Most of them were made with molds and retouched. Many of them appear with clothing, partly glued onto a triangular structure.