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Zoomorphic Vessel with Bridged-spout

CultureZapotec
OriginMonte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
PeriodFormative Period, Monte Alban II (2000 BCE-300 CE)
Date100 BCE - 1 CE
MediumGrey earthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 17.8 x 19.1 cm (7 x 7 1/2 in.)
DescriptionZapotec vessel with bridge-spout, Monte Alban II, Formative period, with double ridge on the shoulder. The cylindrical opening moulded with the head of the Opossum God. The long spout with twisted rope work ornamentation, wide nostrils, projecting forehead crest and ears, both with deep incising, and with a tall narrow spout at the back.


Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.90
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
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