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Bowl with animal head and tripod feet

Date1350-1250 AD
Place Made DisplayMexico
MediumCeramic
CultureAztec (Mexico)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of the Dr. Sidney Tamarin, Class of 1930, Trust
Terms
  • México
  • Ceramics
  • Ceramic
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Aztec
Object number2000.053
Label CopyThis animal head tripod bowl has a small human head on the exterior rim. The animal heads have large (bird?) beaks, round eyes and thick necks. The interior and exterior are decorated with a deep red and black burnished slip.
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