Vessel with lid
Artist
Maya
Datec. 250- 500 CE
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 9 x 9 in. (25.4 x 22.86 x 22.86 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rick and Aase Thompson
Object number2023.27.6
Collections
DescriptionRound vessel with base and lid. Body of the vessel is decorated with a human face and incised scroll pattern that is repeated. The lid is decorated with spheres that serve as rattles when the piece is moved (there are small ceramic pieces inside some of the spheres). On the top of the lid a human is seated with legs crossed, arms down by their sides. The body of the figure is unclothed but the head is depicted with earspools and small headdress.