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Tripod plate

Maya, Belize
Tripod plate
 550 CE-900 CE

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
5.7 × 27.0 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Todd Barlin, Governor, 2004

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Belize

Accession Number
2004.334

Department
Pre-Columbian Art

Physical description
Tan clay fabric with black painted slip designs, a ritual hole is drilled in the centre of the plate to release the spiritual energy.

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