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Cylindrical Vase with Serpent Designs, c. 600-900 A.D.
West Mexico Shaft Tomb culture; Colima,…
Vessel
Cylindrical Vase with Serpent Designs, c. 600-900 A.D.
West Mexico Shaft Tomb culture; Colima,…
Cylindrical Vase with Serpent Designs, c. 600-900 A.D. West Mexico Shaft Tomb culture; Colima, Mexico Ceramic and paint; 8 1/8 x 8 3/8 in. F78.78.1 Anonymous gift

Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Culture West Mexican Shaft Tomb
Date600-900 CE
Made AtColima, Mexico, Central America, North America
MediumCeramic and paint
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/8 x 8 3/8 in. (20.6 x 21.3 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object numberF78.78.1
DescriptionCylindrical ceramic vase: Funerary offering. Sides decorated with four two-headed serpents, each shaped like a downward-pointing"u", surrounding a human figure, in relief.
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