Caption:
Seated Figure, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Ceramic, H. 5 7/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 3 3/8 in. (14.9 x 8.3 x 8.6 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture, The figure, modeled of solid clay, is shown sitting in a comfortably relaxed posture, left leg tucked under right. Most of the surface of the figure is covered with a cream-color slip; only the top of the head and the waist area are left unpolished probably indicating cap and garment worn by the figure