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Rabbit pendant

7th–9th century

Not on view

In mythical narratives, rabbits—considered denizens of the moon—are cunning tricksters, capable of overcoming stronger and larger animals. In royal court scenes, rabbits perform as musicians and scribes.

Dije de conejo
Guatemala o México
Siglo VII al IX
Concha, pigmento

Según los relatos míticos, los conejos habitan en la luna. Son pícaros y astutos, y son capaces de vencer a animales más grandes y más fuertes que ellos. En las escenas cortesanas, los conejos fungen como músicos o escribas.

Rabbit pendant, Shell, pigment, Maya — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Rabbit pendant

Date: 7th–9th century

Geography: Guatemala or Mexico

Culture: Maya

Medium: Shell, pigment

Dimensions: H. 2 3/16 × W. 3 × D. 1/4 in. (5.6 × 7.6 × 0.6 cm)

Classification: Shell-Ornaments

Credit Line: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Gift of Frank Carroll in memory of Clytie Allen, 2012.249

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