Tripod Vase with Figures Grasping Serpents
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginUlua Valley, Honduras
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date700-800
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 19 x 19 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
DescriptionMaya (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.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.142
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.140
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-200 BCE
Object number: G83.1.154
