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Bulbous Vessel650–800 CE

Not on view
Ancient Maya ceramic cylinder vessel with cream slip, reddish-brown painted glyphs along the rim, and a large curling creature with open mouth and scrolling forms on the body

Unknown, Bulbous Vessel, 650–800 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost, Photo © Justin Kerr (#K5391)

Title
Bulbous Vessel
Culture
Maya
Place Made
Date Made
650–800 CE
Medium
Slip-painted ceramic
Dimensions
Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm); 5 3/5 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (14.224 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.500
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas