probably Aztec (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Seller:
Henry Hurlburt Rice (H. H. Rice), Non-Indian, 1880-1968 Search this
Previous owner:
Henry Hurlburt Rice (H. H. Rice), Non-Indian, 1880-1968 Search this
Seller agent:
Robert Hinsdale Rice (Robert H. Rice), Non-Indian, 1879-1952 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Tripod bowl
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled
Dimensions:
3.3 x 5.2 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Native Term:
tepalcatl
Place:
Near Azcapotzalco; Azcapotzalco; San Miguel; Federal District; Mexico
Geographical Areas:
Valley of Mexico
Date created:
AD 1150–1521 (Late Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Henry Hurlburt Rice (1880-1968, who worked in the cattle business and ranching in Mexico between 1907 and 1917); purchased by MAI from Henry Rice in 1919 through his brother, Robert Hinsdale Rice (1879-1952), using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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