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Vase With Human Face Relief
Vase With Human Face Relief

Vase With Human Face Relief

Date900-1200 AD
MediumCeramic
Dimensions6 3/4 × 4 1/2 inches (17.1 × 11.4 cm)
CultureMaya (Mexico)
PeriodPostclassic
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum Associates Purchase Fund
Terms
  • México
  • Ceramics
  • Maya
  • Ceramic
Object number76.016.003
Label CopyThis tall vase has a human face modeled on its side. The figure wears a headdress, large ear spools, and a pectoral ornament on its chest.
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