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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Jar
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

Jar

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumjade
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 × 1 7/8 × 1 7/8 in. (7.3 × 4.8 × 4.8 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Drs. Ann and Robert Walzer
Terms
    Object number2012.18.3
    DescriptionCarved and polished two-piece monkey-form green jade vessel. The head is crest-carved and pierced to connect with the body of the vessel. The hands of the figure are carved in low relief and clasped to the chest.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 850-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 300-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 500-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 300-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE