Water-Lily Vessel
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Water-Lily Vessel

TitleWater-Lily Vessel
ArtistAj Maxam (Maya) Vicinity of Naranjo, Petén region, Guatemala
Date780–810 8th century
MediumEarthenware and pigment
Classificationceramics
OriginPetén
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineEthel T. Scarborough Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Water-Lily Vessel” is a work by Aj Maxam (Maya) Vicinity of Naranjo, Petén region, Guatemala, dated 780–810. It is executed in earthenware and pigment and classified as ceramics. 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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