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Sculpture of a Seated Woman Looking at a Mirror - PF.0458, Origin: Xochipala, Mexico, Circa: 1200 BC to 900 BC, Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Style: Olmecoid, Medium: Terracotta. In this charming vignette, a sinuous beauty admires her reflection in a round mirror. The same scene, virtually unchanged over time, could be viewed anywhere in the world today. The artist has shown a moment we all recognize in ourselves--the critical assessment, the final, satisfied approval--and has perfectly epitomized the universal emotion of vanity.
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