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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

Object Information
  • 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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