Jaguar-effigy Tripod Dish
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureNicoya
OriginGuanacaste, Costa Rica
PeriodLate Period VI (1000-1550)
Date1200-1400
MediumRed earthenware, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 36.7 x 28 x 25.5 cm (14 7/16 x 11 x 10 1/16 in.)
DescriptionNicoya tripod jaguar dish, Late Period VI, with projecting head and open snout, with rattle feet. It is painted with black and orange geometric designs on a tan ground.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.148
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
IntermediateStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1200-1400
Object number: G83.1.147
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-1200
Object number: G83.1.86
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
700-800
Object number: G83.1.142
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.166
