Plate Depicting a Dancing Figure
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Plate Depicting a Dancing Figure

TitlePlate Depicting a Dancing Figure
ArtistLate Classic Maya Possibly Petén region, Guatemala
Date600–800 7th century
MediumCeramic and pigment
Classificationearthenware
OriginGuatemala Guatemala
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Merle B. Gordon
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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