Small 'Howling-dog' Vessel
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureColima or Jalisco
OriginColima, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumEarthenware, red slip, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 10.2 x 9.8 x 15.2 cm (4 x 3 7/8 x 6 in.)
DescriptionColima small howling-dog vessel, Late Formative period, lying on its side with pellet slit eyes and large open mouth. The vessel is burnished brown with heavy encrustation.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.38
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.37
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1200-1400
Object number: G83.1.147
