Unknown Central and South American
Tripod Plate with Supernatural Bird

CultureMaya
Titles
  • Tripod Plate with Supernatural Bird
Date550–800 AD
PlaceMexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
Dimensions3 9/16 × 12 3/4 in. (9 × 32.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert H. Wilson, Jr.
Object number97.564
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ProvenanceRobert (Bob) H. Wilson, Jr., (1924–2004), Houston, until 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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