Monkey Skull Vessel
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginHighlands, Guatemala
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date600-750
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 x 23.2 x 17 cm (5 5/16 x 9 1/8 x 6 11/16 in.)
DescriptionMaya skull vessel, Late Classic period, of ovoid shape, with large circular recessed eyes and nose. There is a partial bridge remaining, ridged cheek area, and incised teeth. It is painted in pale tan.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.119
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
