Tripod Vessel

Teotihuacan

5th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Tripod Vessel
Date: 5th century
Geography: Mexico, Mesoamerica
Culture: Teotihuacan
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: Height: 4 1/2in. (11.4cm)
Diameter: 4 3/4in. (12.1cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1983
Object Number: 1983.497.17
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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