Pottery Figure at The British Museum, London
Pottery Figure at The British Museum, London
3D
Published 2016-01-28T18:13:53+00:00
Smiling heads originally formed part of ceramic figurines with outstretched arms (like this one) which have been found in groups surrounding high-status burials in southern Veracruz. They may represent individuals who were given an inebriating potion, perhaps cacao mixed with ololiohqui seeds (Morning Glory; Rivea Corymbosa) to induce euphoria before being sacrificed. The symbols on the headdresses possibly signify the patron deities of each month.
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Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)
infill 20%, 0,2 layer, with support
| Date published | 28/01/2016 |
| Time to do | 250 - 300 minutes |
| Material Quantity | 22 |
| Dimensions | 67mm x 31mm x 110mm |
| Technology | FDM |
| Title | Pottery Figure |
| Date | 300-1200 |
| Dimension | null |
| Accession | Am1982,24.1 |
| Period | Classic Veracruz |
| Medium | pottery |
| Record | http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=476975&partId=1&searchText=pottery+figure+veracruz&images=true&page=1 |
| Place | British Museum |
