Unknown Central and South American
Pedestal Vase with Two Serpents

Pedestal Vase with Two Serpents

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Pedestal Vase with Two Serpents
Artist
CultureMaya
Titles
  • Pedestal Vase with Two Serpents
Date1000–1250 AD
PlaceYucatan, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip (orangeware)
Dimensionsheight × diameter: 7 1/2 × 4 1/8 inches

Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning
Object number86.508
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas
Object Type
ProvenanceDrs. Marjorie G. Horning and Evan C. Horning (1916–1993), Houston, until 1986; given to MFAH, 1986.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "From Playful Pups to Feathered Serpents: Animals in Ancient Mesoamerican Art" MFAH Traveling Library Exhibition, 2000-2001.

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