Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Figure

15th century-early 16th century? (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of the goddess Coatlicue in black earthenware. She stands holding a child in her arms.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Figure of the goddess Coatlicue in black earthenware, Mexico, ca.1400-1525?
Physical description
Figure of the goddess Coatlicue in black earthenware. She stands holding a child in her arms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Miss J Guldemont
Production
This may have been made more recently in the Aztec style.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.407-1923

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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