Accession No
1946.84 B
Description
Tripod foot in the form of an animal head, possibly a snake. Curved and cylindrical, the leg is hollowed at the attaching end; with a raised band and raised section with incised lines beneath. The foot forms the face, with eyes on either side and a rectangular snout, with deep incisions for the open mouth. Buff ware, painted with grey slip.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico; Oaxaca; Cuicatlan
Period
Classic Zapotec
Source
Bullock, T. W. I. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1946.84 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
88mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Display label reads: 'Foot of tripod. Cuicatlán. d.d. T. W. I. Bullock.'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Grey ware tripod foot in the shape of animal head.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery Mexico Case until 1985. Was displayed as Zapotec.
Event Date 1985
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Tripod foot in the form of an animal head, possibly a snake. Curved and cylindrical, the leg is hollowed at the attaching end; with a raised band and raised section with incised lines beneath. The foot forms the face, with eyes on either side and a rectangular snout, with deep incisions for the open mouth. Buff ware, painted with grey slip.
Event Date 17/1/2025
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:323367
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