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Cylindrical Tripod Vase with Portrait Head

CultureMaya
OriginRio Azul, Northeastern Peten, Lowlands, Guatemala
PeriodEarly Classic Period (250/300-600 CE)
Date350-550
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.133a-b): 17.4 x 13.3 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
DescriptionMaya 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.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.133a-b
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
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