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Lidded Tripod Cylinder Vessel with Human Face in Raptor's Beak300–600 CE

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Ceramic cylindrical lidded vessel on three carved legs, covered in low-relief figural and geometric decoration, with a central projecting face, warm brown clay tones

Unknown, Lidded Tripod Cylinder Vessel with Human Face in Raptor's Beak, 300–600 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost, Photo © Justin Kerr (#K6052)

Title
Lidded Tripod Cylinder Vessel with Human Face in Raptor's Beak
Culture
Teotihuacan
Place Made
Date Made
300–600 CE
Medium
Slip-painted ceramic
Dimensions
8 1/2 x 5 13/16 in. Overall (Diameter): 5 5/8 in.
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.957a-b
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas