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Burial Urn

OriginLower Magdalena Valley, Columbia
Date1200-1500
MediumRed earthenware, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.173a-b): 48.3 x 53.4 x 22.9 cm (19 x 21 x 9 in.)
DescriptionColumbian covered vessel, Rio de Magdalena, with a tall cylindrical body, moulded under the rim with three avials, each grasping a club in both talons. They have a long open beak and slit eyes, and are separated by lug handles. It is surmounted by a domed lid with a seated male figure, his hands placed on his raised knees. He has a large head with an incised mouth, bulging heavy-covered eyes, ridged ears, and short coiffure. Traces of buff and brown pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.173a-b
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Andean
Status
On view
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