Pots and Containers

Pre-Hispanic Collection

Feline-shaped effigy vessel

IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0832

Category Pots and Containers

01 Photograph Gallery

Photo credits: Photo 1: FLAAR/ Photos 2-4: Cultural Property Register

02 Object Information

Description

Zoomorphic effigy vessel, Tohil Plumbate type, in grayish orange color. It represents a feline with open eyes and mouth showing teeth and fangs. The front legs function as supports and on the back it has incised hind legs and a molded tail.

*Similar pieces have been found in the area of Los Encuentros, Quiché (Ortiz, 2021)

Period

POSTCLASSIC (AD 900-1520) Early Postclassic (900-1200 AD)

Provenance

Guatemalan Highlands

Medium / Material

Clay

Technique

Fluting, Incised, Modeled

Dimensions

Height: 11.5 cm
Mouth Diameter: 6.8 cm

03 References and Exhibitions

References to similar objects

* Fields, Virgina M; Pohl, John MD. “Children of the Plumed Serpent. The Legacy of Quetzalcoatl in Ancient Mexico”. LA County Museum of Art. 2012. Pág. 63

* Ortiz. José Raúl. 2021. “Cerámica del Altiplano Norte de Guatemala durante la Transición Clásico-Postclásico” en 1 Congreso de Cerámica Mesoamericana, 29 Noviembre al 3 Diciembre, 2021

Exhibitions

1. Financiera de Occidente (Abril – Noviembre 2011)

2. Biblioteca del Edificio CIT de la Universidad del Valle de Guatemala a partir de Marzo de 2022

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