Unknown Central and South American
Vessel

Vessel

Public Domain

Vessel
Artist
CultureMaya
Titles
  • Vessel
Date600–900 AD
Possible placeGuatemala
Possible placeMexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
Dimensions7 × 3 7/8 in. diameter (17.8 × 9.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank Carroll in memory of Ela West
Object number2014.78
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas
Object Type
ProvenanceBernard Brown (d. 1996) and Peggy Brown, Albuquerque, New Mexico, by at least 1968 until his d. 1996 [1]; inherited by Peggy Brown, 1996–2000; purchased by [Huber Primitive Art, Dixon, Illinois, 2000–2003]; purchased by [Merrin Gallery, Inc., New York, 2003–2004]; purchased by Frank Carroll, Houston, January 14, 2004–2014; given to MFAH, 2014.

[1] Letter from Mrs. Brown, September 6, 2012.
Exhibition HistoryThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, on loan, January 28, 2004–May 19, 2014, when accessioned as gift.

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