Pre-Hispanic Collection
Vase
IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0637
Category Pots and Containers
01 Photograph Gallery
Photo credits: Jorge Pérez de Lara
02 Object Information
- Description
Polychrome vase decorated with a scene depicting seven richly attired figures and a glyphic text below the rim, with the glyphs painted in pink. Among the figures, the use of elaborate skirts stands out, some featuring plaques and fringes in a variety of designs and colors. All figures wear headdresses, jewelry, belts, wristbands, anklets, and earflares. Vertical secondary texts are also present.
* Neutron activation paste analysis identifies the vessel as originating from Motul de San José, Petén.
- Period
- CLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.) Late Classic (650-900 AD).
- Provenance
- Maya Lowlands
- Medium / Material
- Clay
- Technique
- Modeled, Painting, Slip
- Dimensions
03 References and Exhibitions
- References to similar objects
- Exhibitions
- Publications
