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Colima Vessel in the Form of an Animal Head - PF.0540,Origin: Western Mexico,Circa: 300 BC to 300 AD,Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high,Collection: Pre-Columbian,Style: Colima,Medium: Terracotta. Though the sharp teeth of this animal (perhaps a bear, a wolf or a dog) are very prominent, he somehow seems to be grinning at us rather that threatening. This vessel is a masterpiece of Colima ceramic art, combining the smooth, stylized head with the realistic detail of the fangs.
Antiquities
Ancient Central America & Mexico
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