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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Effigy bowl
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Effigy bowl

Artist Unknown
CulturePre-Columbian | Mexican | Aztec
Date1200-1500
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (16.5 x 19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer
Object number76.23.71
Not on view
DescriptionAztec Cholula (city-state in Puebla) effigy bowl. Seated Xolotl holding bowl between legs. Shield on left arm. Three protuberances on top of head. Figure is buff colored with red paint on the bottom. Bowl is red. Late Postclassic period (1200-1500).

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
Unknown
1200-1500 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
Post Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1000-1200
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
ca. 500 B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
18th Century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
300-550 a.d.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
200-900