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Reddish-orange ceramic dog figure with a rounded body, upright ears, open mouth and short legs, photographed against a plain gray background.

Figure of a Dog, Colima Culture Ceramic Vessel

A reddish-orange earthenware dog figure with a rounded, bulbous body, raised tail, pointed ears, and open jaws showing teeth. Its short legs stand on small feet, and dark mottled patches of pigment or firing stain cover the surface.

Artist
Colima
Date
1–200 CE
Medium
Ceramic and pigment
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
1686 × 1358 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 200).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Ruth Falkenau Fund

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