Unknown Central and South American
Tripod Plate with Inscription

CultureMaya
Titles
  • Tripod Plate with Inscription
Date600–900 AD
Possible placeMexico
Possible placeGuatemala
MediumEarthenware with slip
Dimensions5 1/16 x 15 1/4 in. diameter (12.8 x 38.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank Carroll in memory of Clytie Allen
Object number2015.287
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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Object Type
ProvenancePrivate collection, USA, 1960s; purchased by [unknown US Dealer]; [Christie's, Paris, December 8, 2004, lot 402]; purchased by Frank Carroll, Houston, December 8, 2004; given to MFAH, 2015.
Exhibition HistoryThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, on loan, May 9, 2005–August 26, 2014; April 14, 2015–December 14, 2015, when accessioned as gift.

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