Tripod Serpent Bowl
tripod serpent bowl, ceramic (terra cotta), Costa Rican (Nicoya-Guanacaste), 1000-1500AD; acquired in Managua, Nicaragua prior to 1959 by donor; animal heads used as tripod feet lack portions of noses; one tripod is completely repaired
- Date
- 11th-16th century
- In our collection
- since July the 1st, 2008 up to now
- Dimensions
- 4 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (11.11 x 21.59 x 21.59 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Polychrome earthenware
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 33% cadmium 6% iron 55% oxygen 3% zinc 1% atium 2%