Culture/People:

possibly Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Robert L. Huber, Non-Indian  Search this

Seller:

Robert L. Huber, Non-Indian  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this

Object Name:

Tripod vessel (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Alabaster

Techniques:

Carved

Object Type:

Containers and Vessels

Place:

Border between Veracruz and Oaxaca; Veracruz State, Oaxaca State; Mexico

Date created:

AD 900–1200 (Early Post-Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from Robert L. Huber (a dealer in Latin American antiquities) in 1967 using funds donated by Dr. Arthur Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).

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Catalog Number:

23/9549

Barcode:

239549.000

See related items:

Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture)

Containers and Vessels

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws661b075cc-309d-4699-8236-71cb4a405725

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_254815