OJAC Collection - Tripod Bowl with Organic Rim

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Tripod Bowl with Organic Rim

250 - 900 CE
3rd-10th century
4 3/8 in. x 6 3/8 in. (11.11 cm x 16.19 cm)

Teotihuacan, Mexican, (active 300–700)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1986.051

Object Description

Tripod bowl on fluted rattle feet. Upper rim is fluted (unusual) with traces of black. Basal rim of masks with traces of hematite on base. (Hematite frequently used in burial pieces). Very thin buff pottery. Gross No. 11 MTE

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Ancient Americas, Pre-Columbian, Tripod, Vessel

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Exhibition List

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