New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Tripod Plate

Artist Unknown

CultureMexican | Maya | Pre-Columbian

Date600-900

MediumCeramic | Paint

DimensionsOverall: 3 x 14 1/4 in. (7.6 x 36.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Edwin Pearlman

Object number84.354

Collections

Ancient American Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 105

DescriptionLarge plate with loop feet. Painted red, black, pale orange on dark orange ground. Center is figure of standing warrior holding staff with large feathered pendant. He wears jaguar skin cape, helmet with panache of feathers, bird-like bustle with jaguar tail ornament, and black leggings.