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Mayan Bowls, Plates and Vessels : Mayan Coatimundi Effigy Vessel
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Mayan Coatimundi Effigy Vessel - PF.0420
Origin: Peten, Guatemala
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
5.5" (14.0cm) high
x 7.625" (19.4cm) wide
x 9.5" (24.1cm) depth
Catalogue: V2
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
Location: UAE
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| Description |
This marvelous vessel is of a delicate, light
pottery like an eggshell which accurately
describes its color as well. Its subject, a raccoon-
like tropical mammal with a comic name,
appears pugnacious, but hardly dangerous. His
tail has become the spout of this superb Mayan
vessel.
- (PF.0420)
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