Spouted Vessel

13th–15th century

Not on view

The vessel is in the shape of a human head with wide open, staring eyes, a small pug nose, and closed mouth. A lip plug is worn in the lower lip. A handle extends from the forehead to the back of the head. On the right side behind the ear projects a single spout pointing upward. On the sides of the face and back of the head the cream-colored surface is covered with geometric motifs including dots, circles, diamonds and crosses in dark brown and purple.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Spouted Vessel
Date: 13th–15th century
Geography: Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz
Culture: Huastec
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 x W. 6 5/16 in. (19.1 x 16 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Albert J. Grant and Monique Grant Joint Revocable Trust, 2014
Object Number: 2014.244.11
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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