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Figurine: Head of Tlialoc, Rain God

1998.19.2212

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Artifact Identification Figurine: Head of Tlialoc, Rain God   (1998.19.2212)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Pre-Columbian?
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 17.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.2 cm
Weight 363 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Incising, Firing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information N/A

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