probably Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Ralph C. Altman, Non-Indian, 1909-1967 Search this
Seller:
Ralph C. Altman, Non-Indian, 1909-1967 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982 Search this
Object Name:
Bottle (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Tlatilco; Naucalpan de Juárez Municipality, Zumpango Region; México State; Mexico
Geographical Areas:
Valley of Mexico
Date created:
2000–600 BC (Early to Middle Formative period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1955 from Ralph C. Altman (1909-1967, a primitive art dealer and later director of the Fowler Museum at the University of California at Los Angeles) using funds donated by John S. Williams (1901-1982, a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee).
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