The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 19, 2024

Seated Male Figurine

Seated Male Figurine

500–900
Overall: 7.4 x 5.9 x 5.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

Clay figurines were the earliest, most common art form in the ancient Mesoamerican culture region.

Description

Clay figurines were the earliest and most common art form in Mexico and other countries in the ancient Mesoamerican (Middle American) culture region. Made first by hand and later with molds, most figurines belong to the traditions of commoners, such as farmers, rather than those of elites.
  • Stories From Storage. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 7-May 16, 2021).
  • {{cite web|title=Seated Male Figurine|url=false|author=|year=500–900|access-date=19 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1995.96