Vessel, Mythological Scene, 7th–8th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers, This small drinking cup with stepped tripod supports features one of the most masterfully painted, well-preserved mythological scenes found on a Maya vessel. Because of the calligraphic line’s resemblance to that found in the three Maya books known as codices (sing.

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Caption: Vessel, Mythological Scene, 7th–8th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers, This small drinking cup with stepped tripod supports features one of the most masterfully painted, well-preserved mythological scenes found on a Maya vessel. Because of the calligraphic line’s resemblance to that found in the three Maya books known as codices (sing

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Image size: 3847 × 5200 px | 57.2 MB

Print size: 32.6 × 44.0 cm | 1514.6 × 2047.2 in (300 dpi)

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