Tripod Cylinder Vase with Carved Panels
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginYucatan or Campeche, Mexico
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date700-800
MediumEarthenware, black slip, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.)
DescriptionMaya painted and incised tripod vase, Late Classic period, carved with rectangular panels in sunk relief. Each containing the seated figure of God K within a cartouche with coiled bows at the corners. He is leaning forward on his right arm, and left hand to his beaded necklace. He is also wearing a headdress with the smoke symbol and body tattoos. The vase is painted in light and dark brown with the details in red.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.111
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
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