Zoomorphic Vessel with Bridged-spout
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureZapotec
OriginMonte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
PeriodFormative Period, Monte Alban II (2000 BCE-300 CE)
Date100 BCE - 1 CE
MediumGrey earthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 17.8 x 19.1 cm (7 x 7 1/2 in.)
DescriptionZapotec vessel with bridge-spout, Monte Alban II, Formative period, with double ridge on the shoulder. The cylindrical opening moulded with the head of the Opossum God. The long spout with twisted rope work ornamentation, wide nostrils, projecting forehead crest and ears, both with deep incising, and with a tall narrow spout at the back.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.90
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700 CE
Object number: G83.1.89
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
800-1000
Object number: G83.1.320
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.153
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-500
Object number: G83.1.160
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
800-1100
Object number: G83.1.172