OJAC Collection - Body Stamp or Press Mold

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Body Stamp or Press Mold

700 CE
8th century
2 3/4 in. x 1 7/8 in. x 1/2 in. (6.99 cm x 4.76 cm x 1.27 cm)

Teotihuacan IV, Mexican, b. 700

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1995.021

Object Description

Clay body stamp (or possible "press mold" for damp clay). Oval with concave face. Seated figure of god with "broom" and ornate headdress. Note: This was an early purchase by William O. Gross, Jr. Gross No. 60-MTE Refer to page 12 of original Gross inventory.

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Ancient Americas, Body Art, Pre-Columbian

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas