CultureMaya
Titles
- Vase with Mythological Resurrection Scene
Date600–900 AD
Possible placeMexico
Possible placeBelize
Possible placeHonduras
Possible placeGuatemala
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 8 × 6 × 6 in. (20.3 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by James C. Flores in memory of the remarkable Peter C. Marzio at "One Great Night in November, 2011"
Object number2012.2
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view
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Department
Art of the Indigenous AmericasObject Type
[1] Personal communication with Justin Kerr on May 14, 2011.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[In Mayan glyphs] Alay k'al yich yuxuluj yuk'ib' ta tzi? te'el kakaw ?mu?ki? K'ak' K'uhul ? Hix Witz Ajaw bahkab yal Ix Yaxok? ? ?
Translation: [Dedicatory Statement] Here was presented its surface he carved it the drink vessel for tree fresh cacao ? Fire Holy ? Hix Witz Lord first of the world child of Lady Yaxok? ? ?
Translation: [Dedicatory Statement] Here was presented its surface he carved it the drink vessel for tree fresh cacao ? Fire Holy ? Hix Witz Lord first of the world child of Lady Yaxok? ? ?
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600–900 AD
Earthenware with slip
2014.83
