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Datec. 250-950 CE
MediumPolychrome ceramic with red and black paint
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (11.4 × 19.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.20
On view
DescriptionCeramic bowl painted red around the exterior and with two birds painted in red and black on the interior. The birds are similar is style except for the depiction of their beaks and may be representations of cormorants or vultures. The circle-within-a-circle eye shape is consistent with Mayan depictions of dieties.
Collections
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Exhibition History
2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
2010
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Look Up. Visions of Earth-Sky: Mesoamerica and the Cosmos," January 18 - April 18, 2010 (no cat.).
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
2010
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Look Up. Visions of Earth-Sky: Mesoamerica and the Cosmos," January 18 - April 18, 2010 (no cat.).
Provenance
2001: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Gift of Francis and Lilly Robicsek.
Markings
White adhesive label marked in black ink on bottom at center: FR / 90.5.28; Marked in red ink on bottom at center: 93.8.22
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Polychrome ceramic with red, orange, and black paint
Object number: 2001.1.21
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Polychrome ceramic with red and black paint
Object number: 2001.1.27
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Red clay ceramic with polychrome slip and paint
Object number: 2001.1.6
Unknown artist
Date: c. 700-950 CE
Medium: Ceramic with pigment
Object number: 2001.1.18
Jeffrey Gibson
Date: 2017
Medium: Glazed ceramic and repurposed ceramic figurines
Object number: 2018.5