OJAC Collection - Cylinder Tripod Vessel with Slab Feet and Curly Face Deity

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Cylinder Tripod Vessel with Slab Feet and Curly Face Deity

550 - 900 CE
6th-10th century
7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm)

Maya, Mexican, (550 CE–900 CE)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1990.008

Object Description

"Curly Face Deity" brown clay tripod cylinder vase. Vase flares slightly at top, sculptured panels, one on each side, are of central mask surrounded by schrollwork, etc. Knop-like decora- tion around base; slab feet are press-molded with floral design. Handsome piece. "Teotihuacanoid" style but Maya piece from Escuintea, Guatemala, coastal plain. Gross No. 260 GM

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Ancient Americas, Deity, 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