Covered Dish in the Form of a Bird
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginLowlands, Guatemala
PeriodEarly Classic Period (250/300-600 CE)
Date350-500
MediumEarthenware, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.100a-b): 12.4 x 33 cm (4 7/8 x 13 in.)
DescriptionMaya incised covered dish, Early Classic period, with flanged base incised with linear decoration, and slightly flaring cylindrical bowl. Surmounted by a domed lid with bird's head handle with large ridged eyes, curving beak and notched crest, and incised wide spread wings over the lid.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.100a-b
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
450-650
Object number: G83.1.19a-b
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-300 BCE
Object number: G83.1.181