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Cylindrical Vase with Transformation Figures

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 Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
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