Who created "Seated Bench Figure"?

Seated Bench Figure was created by Olmec artist(s) in 10th–4th century BCE.

When was "Seated Bench Figure" created?

This artwork was created 10th–4th century BCE.

What medium is "Seated Bench Figure"?

Seated Bench Figure is Serpentine.

Is "Seated Bench Figure" in the public domain?

Yes, Seated Bench Figure is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Seated Bench Figure

Olmec artist(s)

10th–4th century BCE

Medium

Serpentine

Dimensions

H. 4 7/16 x W. 2 1/4 x D. 2 1/8in. (11.3 x 5.7 x 5.4cm)

Classification

Stone-Sculpture

Culture

Olmec

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979

Accession Number

1979.206.940

Tags

InfantsMen

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Seated Bench Figure*, a captivating masterpiece crafted by Olmec artists between the 10th and 4th BCE. Carved from sleek serpentine—a green, waxy stone prized in ancient Mesoamerica for its durability and luster—this diminutive sculpture (just 4 7/16 inches tall exemplifies the Olmecs' mastery of miniature stonework. Its compact form, evoking a seated figure perched on a bench-like base, invites close contemplation, blending human and perhaps supernatural traits, as hinted by tags associating it with infants and men. The Olmecs, often hailed as Mesoamerica's "mother culture," flou...

Seated Bench Figure

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