OJAC Collection - Effigy Vessel with Large Loop-Handle

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Effigy Vessel with Large Loop-Handle

900 - 1400 CE
10th-15th century
9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)

Huastecan, Mexican, (900–1400 CE)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1987.014

Object Description

Large bodied effigy jug with two small loop handles at back. Neck of jug is puff-cheeked face with closed eyes, looped nose and ears. Beige clay with traces of paint. Beautiful form and facial expression. Gross No. 265 MH

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Ancient Americas, Funerary, Pre-Columbian, Vessel

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas