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Tripod Vessel with Date Glyph  Date: 15th–early 16th century Geography: Mexico, Mesoamerica Culture: Aztec Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: H. 14 1/8 x Diam. 16 in. (35.9 x 40.6 cm) Folk House, Maya Art, Japan Traditional, Aztec Culture, Mayan Art, Historical Objects, Aztec Art, Arte Popular, Ancient Artifacts

The hourglass shape of this sizable vessel is reminiscent of the form of ceremonial braziers that were closely linked to the religious architecture in the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. The thick-walled, heavy vessel is supported by three hollow, bulbous feet containing clappers, which produced sounds when the vessel was moved

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