This black-on-cream painted vessel has several representations of human or fauna bones indicating a focus on burial ceremonies. The paint color combination and overt symbols of remains are unusual for the Maya.
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Details
Title: Tripod Plate
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: ca. A.D.700-900
Location Created: Guatemala
Physical Dimensions: diam. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)
Type: Plate
Medium: Earthenware and paint
Credit Line: San Antonio Museum of Art, The D. Joseph Judge, M.D. Collection donated by the Judge Family
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