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Double-Tiered Jar

3rd–4th century
Not on view
Despite colonial descriptions of rich indigenous ceremonial life, ancient depictions of Caribbean ceremonies are exceedingly rare. Here, the artists painted two scenes with multiple humans carrying an object. The stylized painting is difficult to interpret, but the subtle differences in the scenes indicate movement or transition. This image could depict a leader being moved in a palanquin or perhaps the delivery of a funerary bundle to a necropolis.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Double-Tiered Jar
  • Date: 3rd–4th century
  • Geography: Panama
  • Culture: Tonosí style
  • Medium: Ceramic, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 8 x Diam. 8 1/2 in. (20.3 x 21.6 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Containers
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Arthur M. Bullowa Bequest, 2007
  • Object Number: 2007.297
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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