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Male Anthropomorphic Figurine

Male Anthropomorphic Figurine

Culture: Teotihuacán
Period: Clásico (200-600 d.C.)

Cultural Context

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.

Museum Location

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Teotihuacan, State of Mexico

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Cultural Importance

Culture
Teotihuacán
Period
Clásico (200-600 d.C.)
Museum Location
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Teotihuacan, State of Mexico

Craftsmanship Details

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.

Cultural Context

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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.

Historical Significance

Teotihuacán was the first great metropolis of America, developing a distinctive artistic style that influenced all of Mesoamerica.

Cultural Importance

Its art is characterized by monumentality, the use of vibrant colors, and the representation of deities and cosmological symbols.

Teotihuacán

Clásico (200-600 d.C.)
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Teotihuacan, State of Mexico

Cultural Legacy

Teotihuacán influence extended for centuries, establishing aesthetic patterns that endure in Mesoamerican art.

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