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Deity Vessel

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Deity Vessel

Date:: 10th–13th century
Geography:: Mexico, Mesoamerica
Culture:: Mixtec
Medium:: Onyx marble (tecalli)
Dimensions:: Overall: 8 x 7 in. (20.32 x 17.78 cm) Other: 7 in. (17.78 cm)
Classification:: Stone-Containers
Credit Line:: Museum Purchase, 1900
Accession Number:: 00.5.1439

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