Artists, who worked in a style known to
archaeologists as Pataky, developed a technique
of combining sculptured relief with fine painting
on a lovely white slip background. This
sophisticated ceramic work is clearly seen in this
fine vessel. The rabbit head extends from the
side of the middle portion. It's arms and legs are
highly stylized and very effective, utilizing the
curves of the limbs to create a flowing
movement. On the middle portion of the collar
there is a repeated pattern of very fine animals,
similar to peccaries, with their heads turned over
their shoulders. Animals were a very popular
theme in ceramic art, and used on both
ritual/burial objects and household items. The
quality of this vessel testifies to its having been
made for someone of the elite ruling class.
- (PF.4158)
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