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Teotihuacan Art : Teotihucan Polychrome Cylindrical Bowl
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Teotihucan Polychrome Cylindrical Bowl - PF.2780
Origin: Teotihuacan, Mexico
Circa: 250
AD
to 650
AD
Dimensions:
7" (17.8cm) high
x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Teotihuacan
Medium: Terracotta
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
The Meso-Americans, known for their advances
architecture, mathematics and calendar
practices, were a very evolved civilization. Their
artwork was styled with grace and detail. Each
piece of their artwork told a story or was
symbolic of an event, elite group or ceremony.
This beautiful bowl, which retains much of its
paintworks, depicts the God, Tlaloc. Tlaloc, the
God of rain, was associated with water and
agricultural fertility. This particular bowl was in
ceremonies to appease Tlaloc and bring a fine
harvest to his people. The characteristic
trademarks of Tlaloc can also be found wearing a
headdress in the form of a bird. The range in
color on this ancient work or art is stunning and
explains Tlaloc’s mood when pacified or
angered. From the soothing, cooling blue to the
passionate, fiery colors of red and orange, this
colorful piece of art expresses myth and symbol
in the power of clay, color and form.
- (PF.2780)
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