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Collections

Turkey Vessel1200–1521

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Ceramic effigy vessel in the form of a crouching bird, terracotta-orange with painted crimson and black geometric and medallion motifs, hooked beak, and open-top rim
Title
Turkey Vessel
Culture
Mexica (Aztec) or Mixtec
Place Made
Mexico
Date Made
1200–1521
Period
Classic Aztec
Medium
Engobe-painted earthenware
Dimensions
8 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.32
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas