Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Vertical Sided Bowl

Maker Maya culture (Belize)

Date600-700

Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America

MediumCeramic with pigments

Dimensions4 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (10.8 x 14.9 x 14.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Lawrence J. Cassard, M.D.

Object numberC-82-80

Collections

ANCIENT AMERICAN

DescriptionTall bowl with flat base of small diameter supported by a raised ring, wall angles outward, then a sharp angle break to rise straight up for approximately 3/4 of wall height, interior of bowl is rounded; black pigment on interior, exterior has white pigment field covered with two male Maya figures, seated, with long tails of feathers or cloth, with large urn situated in front of each figure.