Cylinder Vase with Moulded Human Face
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginBelize
PeriodClassic Period (250/300-850 CE)
Date500-700
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 19.1 x 13.2 cm (7 1/2 x 5 3/16 in.)
DescriptionMaya moulded mask vessel, Classic period, with round face and bulbous cheeks, and open mouth. The vessel has ridged eyes, pierced small ears, and the back is incised with linear decoration. It is painted in black with areas of white pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.101
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1200-1400
Object number: G83.1.147
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2