Jar with Cut Maguey Leaves, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, H. 6 15/16 x Diam. 10 1/2 in. (17.7 x 26.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers, Like other ceramic objects from Colima, the subject matter of this vessel was taken directly from the imagery of daily life. The four projecting elements of this pot are representations of a regional food staple, the succulent base of the maguey agave cactus leaf that even today is roasted and sold in the local markets of western Mexico, the area from which this jar came
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Jar, Cut Maguey Leaves, 2nd century B.C.–.D, 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Ceramic, H, 6 15/16 x Diam, 10 1/2, 17.7 26.7 cm, Ceramics-Containers, ceramic objects, subject matter, vessel, directly, imagery, daily life, four projecting elements, pot, representations, regional food, staple, succulent base, maguey agave, cactus, leaf, even today, roasted, sold, local markets, western Mexico, area, jar came
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