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Tripod Vessel with Lid

250–600 CE

Mexico or Central America, Maya

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Medium
earthenware with pigment
Measurements
Overall: 10 x 11.1 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Brian and Florence Mahony 1996.400.a
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Location
233 Mesoamerican and Intermediate Region
Print
A wide, cylindrical earthenware vessel stands on three thick, rounded legs. Muted tan covers the exterior, interrupted by dark, mottled firing patches. A thin red pigment line encircles the middle, marking where a lid sits flush against the base. The smooth, flat top rim reveals a dark gray interior. The vessel's stout proportions and earthy tones create a grounded silhouette, while the singular red line provides a subtle, geometric break across the surface.

Tripod Vessel with Lid

250–600 CE

Mexico or Central America, Maya

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