Vessel Depicting K'awiil (God K) and Itzamna Exchanging Gifts

About this artwork

Status

On loan to Michael C. Carlos Museum in Atlanta for Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Maya

Title

Vessel Depicting K'awiil (God K) and Itzamna Exchanging Gifts

Place

Guatemala (Object made in)

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700 CE–800 CE

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

21.3 × 20.3 cm (8 3/8 × 8 in.)

Credit Line

Ada Turnbull Hertle Fund

Reference Number

1966.161

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