“Offering Group: Large Shell” (c. 800–1200(?)) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Offering Group: Large Shell

Offering Group: Large Shell

TitleOffering Group: Large Shell
Datec. 800–1200(?) 9th century
Mediumshell, red pigment
ClassificationSculpture
OriginMexico, Guerrero(?), San Jerónimo de Juárez, Xochicalco style Mexico
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineOffering Group: Large Shell, c. 800–1200(?). Mexico, Guerrero(?), San Jerónimo de Juárez, Xochicalco style. Shell, red pigment; overall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener, 1990.252.2
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Offering Group: Large Shell” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 800–1200(?). It is executed in shell, red pigment and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06