44https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17487/fullSun God Effigy Lid500-700[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareVeracruz Sun God effigy vessel, Classic period, with gesturing extended arms, surmounted by a separately moulded elaborate zoomorphic head, with perforated beak. The vessel has large incised eyes, flanged side projections, curled and pointed. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/465/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17498/fullCovered Dish in the Form of a Bird350-500[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, red pigment, and hand-built.Maya incised covered dish, Early Classic period, with ring foot, cylindrical sides, surmounted by a conical-shaped lid. The lid has an avial head as handle, with wide notched beak, ridged eyes and crest, domed sides incised with outspread wings. Painted in black with traces of red pigment. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/486/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17499/fullCovered Dish in the Form of a Bird350-500[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigmentMaya 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. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/487/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17500/fullCylinder Vase with Moulded Human Face500-700[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareMaya moulded mask vessel, Classic period, with round face and bulbous cheeks, and open mouth. The vessel has ridged eyes, pierced small ears, and the back is incised with linear decoration. It is painted in black with areas of white pigment. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/488/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/11856/fullSeated Male Effigy Cache Vessel550-650[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, brown slip, black slip, orange slip, pigment, and hand-built.Maya seated male effigy vessel, Late Classic period, in two separate parts of a seated robust figure with crossed legs. The left hand is to his stomach, the right to his shoulder, with frowning expression. He is wearing a flayed skin near his mouth and across the left cheek. There is a broad head band tied at the back and applied pellets. It is painted in buff, black and brownish-orange, and incised in glyphs. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/489/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17501/fullWater bird effigy lidded tripod vessel400-500[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya covered vessel, Early Classic period, standing on four openwork legs, the lid surmounted by the head of a pelican grasping a fish (?) in its beak. It is painted in deep orange with grey and black glyphs (?). Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/490/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17502/fullMask600-850[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigmentMaya mask, Late Classic period, with close set sunken eyes, parted lips, and incised hair. It is painted in ochre, orange and traces of white. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/491/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17503/fullCarved Cylindrical Vessel with Diety from the Palenque Triad400-550[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareMaya carved vessel, Early Classic period, of cylindrical form. The front deeply carved with a human head in profile, a glyph issuing from the mouth, and wearing massive headdress. Traces of pigment remaining. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/492/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/34838/fullFigural Whistle with Triple Chambers600-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with post-fire pigment Maya Blue stuccoMaya whistle figure, Late Classic period, with the head and shoulders of a human figure wearing a beaded headdress, jewellery, and a tasselled shirt (?). The front draped on top of the front pipe, decorated with applied beads and projections. Traces of blue and buff pigment. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/493/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17505/fullStanding Male Figure600-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigmentMaya standing male figure, Uaymil, Late Classic period, with downcast eyes, left hand holding a scroll at his side, and the right arm slightly raised with the forearm now missing. He is wearing plumed headdress with rope work at the back, pendulous ear ornaments, heavy necklace, and a long robe and loin-cloth. All are incised with stippling. He also has sashed sandals, and cheek ornamentation. Traces of orange, white, blue, ochre, and red pigment remaining. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/494/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/365/fullCylinder vase with palace scene650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya polychrome vase, Late Classic period, with two rectangular panels, each containing a seated ruler on a raised throne. One ruler's head is facing right, seeping coiffure holding large draping plumes at the back, a ceremonial bundle (?) at the side, and glyphs in the field. Two vertical bands of geometric designs separating the panels, and similar bands above. Painted in dark brownish-orange, pale orange, and white on a black ground. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/495/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/24837/fullCylinder vase with ballgame scene650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya tall cylindrical polychrome vase, Late Classic period, with a ballgame scene, and may also contain Popol Vuh (The Sacred Book of the Quiche Maya) imagery. Two youthful protagonists on the base are playing ball with each other while being observed by a third person with a painted black face, The large rubber ball is seen against a stepped structure which probably represents one side of the court. The figures wear the standard ballgame equipment: an enormous and probably cumbersome protective belt; a knee pad on one leg; and a protective binding on the wrists. According to Michael Coe, it may be that the two figures are the Hero Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, and that their respective deer and feather headdresses are distinguishing features of each as supernatural ball-players. The third figure probably represents one of the Lords of the Underworld. The glyph band below the rim is the Primary Standard Sequence. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/496/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17507/fullBowl with cormorants700-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya painted dish, Late Classic period, painted on the exterior in reddish-brown, black and shades of orange, with a frieze of stylized storks.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/497/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17508/fullTripod cylinder vase with carved panels700-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slip and cinnabarMaya 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.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/498/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/24841/fullCarved cylinder vase with divination scene650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigmentMaya carved cylinder vase, Late Classic period, with two rectangular panels, each containing a young lord seated within a palace. One with his right arm raised and holding a shallow bowl near his bowed head, with crossed legs and long striated coiffure held at the back. The other figure has raised and gesturing arms, his right leg crossed under the left. Both lords wearing pendulous ear ornaments, incised and sashed loin-cloths, and with two separating panels containing glyphs. It is painted with red, white, and pale blue pigment. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/500/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17509/fullCalabash effigy vessel650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya Calabash-shapped dish, Late Classic period, with fluted base, slightly flaring cylindrical sides. The front carved and incised with a dignitary in profile and shown to the waist, with striated backward-seeping coiffure held by a band, and plumes hanging at the back. There is another head in profile, possible a glyph, and flanked by other glyphs. Areas of red pigment remaining, and a black band around the rim. Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/501/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17510/fullMold-made figural whistle and rattle550-850[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigmentMaya mold-made whistle figure, Late Classic period, in the form of a standing robust dignitary, with arms missing, and wearing layered skirts. It has a bare chest, beaded necklace and adorned with a frog-like headdress covering his whole head. Traces of white and blue pigment.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/502/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/24846/fullCylinder Vase600-700[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.Maya cylindrical polychrome vase depicting artist in palace-like buildingsAncestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/503/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/374/fullTwo Square Dishes700-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.Maya dishes, Late Classic period, of square shape on four small feet, the interior painted with crosses, dots and linear designs. It is painted in orange, black, buff and pale orange.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/504/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/10655/fullCylinder vase with Maize God675-725[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya painted cylinder vase, Late Classic period, of narrow form, with two rectangular panels each containing an elaborately dressed dancer with extended arms and bent right leg. There are panels of vertical glyphs between, and bands of glyphs above. It is painted in deep orange on a white ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/505/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17511/fullMonkey Skull Vessel600-750[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareMaya skull vessel, Late Classic period, of ovoid shape, with large circular recessed eyes and nose. There is a partial bridge remaining, ridged cheek area, and incised teeth. It is painted in pale tan.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/506/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/10952/fullPlate with hieroglyphic text550-650[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya painted dish, Late Classic period, the tondo with the profile head of God K (?) wearing elaborate flowing and plumed headdress, and surrounded by a band of glyphs on the rim. Painted in deep orange and black on a pale orange ground. TranslatedAncestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/507/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17512/full'Kneeling Warrior' Effigy Jar850-950[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, orange slip, pigment, and hand-built.Maya plumbate kneeling warrior vessel, Epiclassic period, on his left knee, holding a pointed club near his thigh. There is a rectangular incised and plumed (?) shield at the side, and the right hand is holding another pointed club and resting on his raised right knee. The vessel has a block-like head with tubular projecting eyes and rectangular mouth, and is wearing loin-cloth, shirt, and necklace incised and tied at the back. Areas of gold leaf remaining on his head.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/508/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/379/fullWhistle depicting a standing figure650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigment, including Maya blueMaya Mold-made standing priest whistle, Jaina, Late Classic period, with hands in praying position, resting on his large abdomen. It has an open mouth, incised eyes, and domed head with forehead decoration. It is wearing side plumes, ear ornaments, necklace with large central shell pendant, and rows of incising across his torso, arms, and down the right leg. There are traces of white and blue pigment.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/423/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17513/fullFigural whistle with removable manta ray (or crab?) headdress550-850[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigmentMaya mold-made whistle, Jaina, Late Classic period, with right arm upraised and clenched fist, and the left hand held to the chest. He is wearing an incised long robe, shawl, and removable manta ray headdress with lower portion molded with human features. It is surmounted with claws protruding from the sides of the forehead, and is painted white.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/424/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/34823/fullFigure of a seated warrior650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigment, including Maya blueMaya seated aged warrior figure, Jaina, Late Classic period, holding a circular shield against his right leg, and his left arm resting on his raised knee and is draped by a cloak. He has a jovial expression with a large open mouth showing two remaining teeth. The figure has sunken cheeks, small squinting eyes, and wrinkled forehead, and is wearing sashed loin-cloth, with plaits down his chest and short beard. The paint is red, yellow and blue pigment.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/425/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17514/fullFigure of a male perfoming ritual bloodletting650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigment, including Maya blueMaya standing male figure, Jaina, Late Classic period, possibly in a self sacrificial pose, with outstretched arms and holding a twisted cloth in both hands. He has backward-swept hair falling on the left shoulder, and is wearing earrings and a necklace with shell and pearl pendant. Areas of orange and blue pigment.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/426/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/34817/fullFigural Ocarina600-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, red pigment, blue pigment, and hand-built.Maya ocarina (multiple-note whistle) figure, Jaina, Late Classic period, with long stem, four open petals and the bust of an old man emerging from the centre. His arms extended, wearing pendant necklace, and a headdress with two discs and incised projections. It is painted in orange and white pigment.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/427/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/34833/fullWhistle and rattle depicting a seated woman650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with pigment, including Maya blueMaya whistle and rattle female figure, Jaina, Late Classic period, hollow molded, seated cross-legged and arms resting on legs. The figure is wearing a bow in her hair and bracelets and ear ornaments. She has a scarification on her face. It is painted with a panel of Maya blue on the skirt, and it is buff ware.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/428/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/16966/fullCylinder vase with palace scene650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya chocolate-drinking polychrome vase, Southern Campeche, Late Classic period, of tall slender shape with a seated man and a standing woman serenading a young lord seated on a throne before them. There is a woman holding a tall vase and another attendant behind the throne, with glyphs above and down one side. It is freely painted in black, brown and pale orange on a white ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/400/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/34829/fullDancer-musician Figural Whistle600-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, red pigment, black pigment, "Maya blue" pigment, and hand-built.Maya dancer-musician flute figure, Late Classic period, playing a flattened drum held against his left shoulder. He is wearing loin-cloth with incised sash, leg bands, rope work necklace with ferocious avial projecting across his shoulder, and crested and plumed headdress. There are remains of blue and red pigment.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/401/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17516/fullBowl with Five Seated Lords650-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, orange pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.Maya polychrome dish with seated lords, Late Classic period, Ulua Valley, Honduras.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/402/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17517/fullTripod vase with incised motifs350-450[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slip, cinnabar, and stuccoMaya carved black ware cylindrical tripod vase with Teotihuacam influence, Early Classic period. Four carved and incised diagonal bands rubbed with original red cinnabar on the side of the vessel represent the Bearded Dragon, basically a reptilian monster with a supraorbital plate, upturned spout, prominent fangs, and a beard. There are four distinct iconographic forms of the Bearded Dragon on this vessel, each band represents one form. The four representations indicate the four cardinal directions of the world. Also the Bearded Dragon is the same creature who appears on the so-called Ceremonial Bar of Maya stelae, held by rulers as a royal symbol. Original mint green stucco band at the rim and base of vessel. The feet are hollow and round and contain rattles. There are similar rattles on the sides of the vase. An incised chevron band near the base completes the object.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/403/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17518/fullCylindrical Tripod Vase with Portrait Head350-550[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareMaya orange-ware cylindrical tripod vessel, Early Classic period, with lid and portrait head of ruler with fish and water-lily headdress serving as a handle. It is Teotihuacan influenced.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/404/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/24851/fullCarved Vase with Hunting Scene700-800[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareMaya cylindrical carved vessel, Late Classic period, with hunting scene. It is covered with a portrait head handle and glyph on either side.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/405/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/24856/fullCarved Cylinder Vase with Spider Monkeys650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with brown-black slipMaya cylindrical vase, Late Classic period, with two dark-brown dancing monkeys on buff field and carved glyph band near rim.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/406/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/15299/fullCodex-style cylindrical vase675-725[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya painted cylinder vase, Late Classic period, in codex style of a palace scene, with the profile head of an old man leering at the seated young maiden. There is an intertwining snake around her and it turns into the foot of the God K. There is a smoking mirror emerging from his forehead, and standing before two deities, the first perhaps G-1 and the second God of Pax. Both are seated on ceremonial bundles, with scalloped curtains above, and vertical band of glyphs at the back.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/392/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/418/fullDish with Four Supports300-500[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, orange pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.Large Maya painted tripod bowl, Late Classic period, with heavy rattle legs, flanged rim, and cylindrical sides. The exterior has two panels of curling, interlooping lozenges, other geometric designs, and two narrower panels of angular scroll motif within zig-zag borders. The interior rim has angular fret and step decoration. It is painted in deep orange, grey, black and brownish-orange.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/393/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17519/fullBowl with costumed figure450-550[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya polychrome dish with dancing figure, Early Classic period. The tondo has a standing personage wearing a plumed headdress and wide sash with long tassels. The exterior has an angular fret and step motif. It is painted in black and deep brownish-orange on a pale orange ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/394/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17520/fullCylindrical vase with transformation figures650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware with slipMaya polychrome vase, Late Classic period, with three seated jaguar deities separated by rectangular panels containing geometric symbols and a single band of glyphs above. It is painted in brownish-orange and black on a tan ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/395/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/421/fullCylinder Vase with Tribute Scene650-750[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, orange pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.Maya painted vase, Late Classic period, with cylindrical sides and six seated figures, three with folded arms, and three holding various objects. Each figure is wearing plumed headdress and a knotted loin-cloth. There are areas of glyphs and the interior is painted with criss-cross and dotted decoration. It is painted in tan, orange, black, and white on a pale orange ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/396/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17521/fullTripod Vase with Figures Grasping Serpents700-800[Maya artist(s)]EarthenwareMaya (Honduran) painted tripod vase, Ulua Valley, Late Classic period, with two standing deities with feline heads, leaning forward, each holding a long snake with multi-curling tongues and stingers (?). They are wearing elaborate regalia and ornamentation, separated by diagonal bands with various emblems and band above of similar design. It is painted in red, tan, brown, and orange on a black ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/397/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/423/fullCylinder vase with abstract figures700-850[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, orange pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.Maya (Honduran) painted and incised vase, Late Classic period, with a wide central band of standing figures alternating with kneeling figures. They are flanked by two carved cartouches enclosing avial (?) heads, and with carved and painted bands above and below. It is painted in reddish-brown, black and orange on a pale orange ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/398/rdfhttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/17522/fullJar with Jaguar and Hunter700-800[Maya artist(s)]Earthenware, red pigment, black pigment, orange pigment, and hand-built.Maya (Honduran) painted vessel, Late Classic period, the front moulded with the head of an owl and the back has a crawling figure of the god Ninnet. It is painted in black and brownish-orange on a cream ground.Ancestral Abiayalahttps://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/399/rdf