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Miniature Seated Figurine with Arms Held Behind the Head

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Miniature Seated Figurine with Arms Held Behind the Head by Nayarit (-100), Earthenware and pigment at Art Institute of Chicago

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Miniature Seated Figurine with Arms Held Behind the Head

by Nayarit, -100

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Year: -100
Medium: Earthenware and pigment
Size: 9.2 × 5.6 × 5.7 cm (3 5/8 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.)

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Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

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Nayarit sculpted this sculpture, dating to 100 BCE–300 CE. Made from earthenware and pigment, it measures 9.2 × 5.6 × 5.7 cm (3 5/8 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

Details

Year: -100
Medium: Earthenware and pigment
Size: 9.2 × 5.6 × 5.7 cm (3 5/8 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.)

Where to See It

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Permanently housed

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The Artist

Nayarit View all works →

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About Miniature Seated Figurine with Arms Held Behind the Head

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to 100 BCE–300 CE. It's made from earthenware and pigment Nayarit created it.

Nayarit made from earthenware and pigment, it measures 9.2 × 5.6 × 5.7 cm (3 5/8 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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