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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Vessel in the Form of a Seated Woman, 800 CE - 1200 CE
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Vessel in the Form of a Seated Woman, 800 CE - 1200 CE
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Vessel in the Form of a Seated Woman, 800 CE - 1200 CE
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Vessel in the Form of a Seated Woman, 800 CE - 1200 CE
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Vessel in the Form of a Seated Woman, 800 CE - 1200 CE

Terracotta
11.75
PF.3531
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This stylized female figure with inflated body and an expressive face is a tri-chrome ceramic type. Its round body and head is enhanced with fluid, gesturer painted lines forming symbolic...
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This stylized female figure with inflated body and an expressive face is a tri-chrome ceramic type. Its round body and head is enhanced with fluid, gesturer painted lines forming symbolic decorative patterns that accentuate physical features. Black lines enlarge the wide-open eyes and the mouth, which is open to show the teeth. A round headdress with beads is indicated on her head. Her voluptuous body undoubtedly expresses fertility--the painted lines encircle her breasts and her protruding belly seems to glow with warmth of the light orange color. And as if she is proud to be carrying a life within her, she gently rests her hands by her belly. Moreover, a curious shape painted on her chest seems to resemble an open-heart cavity, which may suggest ritual and sacrifice. Perhaps she was an important person in the ancient village, a priestess or a woman of high status. Although she is sculpted in a highly stylized manner, we can certainly feel the fertility and motherhood generating from her. This sculpture's unique beauty touches our hearts as it did centuries ago.
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