Late Postclassic
Maya
Maya
Lidded effigy container in the form of a diving god, ca. A.D. 1500
Red ceramic, gritty in texture, lime inclusions; slip paint in bright colors: dark and light blue, red, buff, black, white
h. 12.7 cm., w. 11.5 cm., d. 11.8 cm., diam. rim 7.1 cm. (5 x 4 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 2 13/16 in.)
Museum purchase with funds given by an anonymous foundation (y1982-15 )
photo: Bruce M. White
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