Vessel Depicting a Sacrificial Ceremony for a Royal Accession
| Title | Vessel Depicting a Sacrificial Ceremony for a Royal Accession |
|---|---|
| Artist | Late Classic Maya Mexico or Guatemala |
| Date | 750–800, probably 753 8th century |
| Medium | Ceramic and pigment |
| Classification | vessel for serving drinks |
| Origin | Mexico Mexico |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Ada Turnbull Hertle Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Vessel Depicting a Sacrificial Ceremony for a Royal Accession” is a work by Late Classic Maya Mexico or Guatemala, dated 750–800, probably 753. It is executed in ceramic and pigment and classified as vessel for serving drinks. 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).
Explore the context
The artist
This work is attributed to Late Classic Maya. Browse every catalogued public-domain plate by this maker.
The period
Dated to 750–800, probably 753. Explore the wider set of works from the 8th century held in the archive.
The collection
Made available through the Art Institute of Chicago open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
Keep exploring
By the same hand
- Pectoral By the same artist
- Pair of Ear Spools By the same artist
- Figurine By the same artist
- Ear Spool By the same artist
- Standing Male Figure By the same artist
- Carved Vessel Depicting a Lord Wearing a Water-Lily Headdress By the same artist
- Figure of an Aristocratic Lady By the same artist
- Stela By the same artist
Zoom out
- /browse Browse the whole archive
Download this image
Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
This work is in the public domain. You may download the image and use it for any purpose, personal or commercial, without permission or payment. No attribution is legally required, though a credit to Art Institute of Chicago is appreciated.
Prefer a themed set as a single ZIP with a manifest? See the image packs. The works remain public domain / CC0 whichever way you take them.
US vs EU note: in the United States a faithful photographic reproduction of a public-domain 2-D artwork carries no new copyright (Bridgeman v. Corel), which is the basis of these open-access programmes. EU Directive 2019/790 Art. 14 similarly provides that reproductions of public-domain visual works are not protected. If reusing commercially in another jurisdiction, satisfy yourself of the local position. See the full licence note.