Unknown Central and South American
Urn with a Seated Ancestor

CultureZapotec
Titles
  • Urn with a Seated Ancestor
Date600–900 AD
PlaceOaxaca, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
Dimensions9 1/4 in.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harry C. Hanszen
Object number65.142
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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