Vulture Vessel, 1200–1521, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, H. 8 3/4 in., Ceramics-Containers, Ceramic vessels in the form of animal effigies were made in large numbers in many parts of Mexico throughout the Precolumbian era. Often used in ceremonies, the animals selected for depiction were those that played a role in myth
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Vulture Vessel, 1200–1521, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, H, 8 3/4, Ceramics-Containers, Ceramic vessels, form, animal effigies, large numbers, parts, Precolumbian era, Often, ceremonies, animals selected, depiction, played, role, myth
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