Unknown Central and South American
Sleeping Canine Effigy Vessel

CultureColima, Comala style
Titles
  • Sleeping Canine Effigy Vessel
Date300 BC–300 AD
PlaceColima, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harry C. Hanszen
Object number65.131
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceAlice Nicholson Hanszen (1900–1977), Houston, until 1965; given to MFAH, 1965.

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