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Ritual Vessel in the Form of a Head

A work made of ceramic.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic.

Date:

600–900

Artist:

Late Classic Maya
Yucatán, Mexico

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Maya

Title

Ritual Vessel in the Form of a Head

Place

Mexico (Object made in)

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600 CE–900 CE

Medium

Ceramic

Dimensions

H.: 10.2 cm (4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Alphonse Jax

Reference Number

1971.769

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