Sun God Effigy Lid
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginChiapas-Tabasco Coastal plain, Guatemala
PeriodClassic Period (250/300-850 CE)
Date500-700
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.78a-b): 24.1 x 20.4 cm (9 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
DescriptionVeracruz 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.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.78a-b
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
450-650
Object number: G83.1.19a-b
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.69
