Tripod Bird Bowl, 3rd–4th century, Guatemala, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H. 9 3/4 x W. 7 3/8in. ( x ), Ceramics

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Tripod Bird Bowl, 3rd–4th century, Guatemala, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H. 9 3/4 x W. 7 3/8in. ( x ), Ceramics-Containers, A favored vessel type of the Maya lowlands was one made in the shape of a tropical bird, perhaps a cormorant, in the act of catching a fish in its beak. The bird's forehead is marked with a disk, probably depicting a mirror

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Size: 2827px × 3536px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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