Incense Burner Lid
Artist/Maker
Maya (archaeological culture)
(Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumpottery
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 7 3/8 in. (33.3 x 26 x 18.7 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Coppersmith in memory of Lelia C. Rosen
Terms
Object number84.0200
DescriptionThis sculpture was created to serve as the lid for an incense burner. Note the ingenious strap-work that was used to create the clothing. The warrior figure wears a breech clout and a bird-form helmet.On View
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