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Shark Pedestal Vase300 BCE–200 CE

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Unglazed terracotta vessel with a donut-shaped body on a flared foot, modeled face in relief, two horn-like projections, a small loop handle, and a short spout
Earthenware vessel with a footed base, torus-shaped body with a large circular opening, and applied sculptural elements including a small spout, loop handle, pointed projections, and modeled facial features in muted reddish-brown clay with surface weathering.
Title
Shark Pedestal Vase
Culture
Maya
Place Made
Guatemala, Pacific Slope
Date Made
300 BCE–200 CE
Style
Usulután
Medium
Earthenware with resist-painted slip and stucco
Dimensions
Diameter: 5 1/2 in. (13.97 cm); 13 1/2 x 7 x 14 in. (34.29 x 17.78 x 35.56 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.773
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas