Cylindrical Vase with Transformation Figures
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginBelize
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date650-750
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 18.1 x 15 cm (7 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
DescriptionMaya polychrome vase, Late Classic period, with three seated jaguar deities separated by rectangular panels containing geometric symbols and a single band of glyphs above. It is painted in brownish-orange and black on a tan ground.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.140
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
700-800
Object number: G83.1.142
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.113
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
700-800
Object number: G83.1.111
