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Vase with Figures in Headdress, 300-600 CE
Maya culture; North or South America
Ceramic and p…
Vessel
Vase with Figures in Headdress, 300-600 CE
Maya culture; North or South America
Ceramic and p…
Vase with Figures in Headdress, 300-600 CE Maya culture; North or South America Ceramic and paint; 7 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. F81.109.1 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Reilly P. Rhodes in Memory of Clarence H. Hoiles

Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Culture Maya
Date300-600 CE
Made AtSouth America
Made AtCentral America, North America
MediumCeramic and paint
Dimensions7 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (19.7 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Reilly P. Rhodes in Memory of Clarence H. Hoiles
Object numberF81.109.1
DescriptionPolychrome cylindrical vase, early Classic Maya. The design is in pink, red, brown, and white on a cream colored ground and consists of three standing zoomorphic figures. Each wears a headress with streamers (or feathers?). The headress is attached to the back of the head. Each has a tail and wears a red scarf around the neck. Two of the figures' bodies are predominantly brown while the third is predominantely pink (some traces of brown). The red scarf is sometimes indicative of ritual sacrificial scenes. Whether these figures represent animal deities in ritual garb or priests in animal disguise is not clearly indicated. Red framing bands at base and along rim.
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