Unknown Central and South American
Seated Warrior in Barrel Armor

CultureNayarit
Titles
  • Seated Warrior in Barrel Armor
Date100 BC–300 AD
PlaceNayarit, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
Dimensions8 × 3 3/4 × 3 in.

Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning
Object number86.506
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceDrs. Marjorie G. Horning and Evan C. Horning (1916–1993), Houston, until 1986; given to MFAH, 1986.

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