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Pottery dog. From Colima, West Mexico. 300 BCE-300 CE. This hollow figure represents a dog, the most commonly portrayed animal in the art of Colima. Dogs were believed to assist the dead in their journey to the Underworld. The type of dog depicted here is a hairless breed, which was eaten at feasts. 30.5 x 36 cm. Inv. Am1921,0613.1.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART320137
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2959px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Ceramic
Colima (300 BCE-500 CE)
Dog
Figurine
Pottery