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Figural Conjoined Vessels with Seated Figure

CultureZapotec
OriginMonte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
PeriodClassic Period, Monte Alban III (250/300-850 CE)
Date500-700 CE
MediumEarthenware, calcareous incrustations, red pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 17.2 x 16 x 14.2 cm (6 3/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
DescriptionZapotec conjoined vessel with seated figure, Monte Alban, of the Old Man God, Classic period, with hands held to his crossed legs, heavily wrinkled face. He is wearing ridged headdress with incised hair hanging to his shoulders, and jewellery. Vessel has double cylindrical small bowls behind. Traces of white and red pigment.


Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.89
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
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