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Vase

Maya, Central America
Vase
 550 CE-900 CE

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
19.3 × 12.5 cm diameter

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

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Central America

Accession Number
2004.346

Department
Pre-Columbian Art

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Physical description
Tan clay fabric with red and black slip designs in the form of two panels of a Maya Lord in full ceremonial regalia, seperated by two panels of glyphs. The rim also has a panel of glyphs.

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