Sujet
Seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of Fire, who represented the great creator Ometecuhtli and was present in the hearth of every home
Légende
Seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of Fire, who represented the great creator Ometecuhtli and was present in the hearth of every home, The circles on his back symbolize fire. The top of the head is hollowed out so fire can be kindled there. Mexico. Aztec.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ British Museum, London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A26_009
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
30,2Mo (2,1Mo) / 25,1cm x 30,1cm / 2968 x 3560 (300dpi)