Abstract
This paper examines the figural ceramics of Cacaxtla,
Tlaxcala, Mexico, particularly the group
of architectural decorations known as the “Once
Se.ores de Cacaxtla,” found in 1998, and a pair of
figural urns discovered during excavations of the
acropolis. These objects offer valuable counterpoints
to the evidence offered by the murals of the
site. In particular, we argue that unlike the murals,
the Once Se.ores demonstrate a deep stylistic and
iconographic engagement with the art of Teotihuacan,
suggesting considerable time depth for the site
of Cacaxtla and a long-standing tradition of using
art to negotiate challenging political circumstances.
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