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Collections

Cylinder Vessel with Procession of Masked Dancers and Musicians600–800 CE

Not on view
Cylindrical Maya ceramic vessel with polychrome slip-painted figural scene showing elaborately costumed ceremonial figures in rust red, cream, and black, bordered by chevron bands
Title
Cylinder Vessel with Procession of Masked Dancers and Musicians
Culture
Maya
Place Made
Guatemala, Alta Verapaz, Chama or vicinity
Date Made
600–800 CE
Medium
Slip-painted ceramic
Dimensions
Diameter: 7 in. (17.78 cm); 7 1/2 x 7 x 7 in. (19.05 x 17.78 x 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.444
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas
Selected Bibliography
  • O'Neil, Megan E. Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Arts from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Beijing Shi: Wen wu chu ban she, 2018.