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Vessel with handle and human face

1250 - 1521 CE
13th-16th century
7 1/2 in. x 9 in. (19.05 cm x 22.86 cm)

Huastecan, Mexican, (900–1400 CE)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian
Medium and Support: Ceramic
Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.
Accession Number: 1988.029

Object Description
Ceramic vessel; cream and painted overall in brown and red intricate designs. One side is a human face with eyes closed; small upright spout opposite side. Loop handle on top (has been restored). This is a good example of ware, usually figurative--- mostly worn off. Gross No. 289 MHUA

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