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    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Cylindrical Seal

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1500–900 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Ceramic

    Accession Number: 
    2015.1.5
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Early Formative Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Wing Oyster Pendant

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    900–400 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Jadeite

    Accession Number: 
    2015.1.8
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Middle Formative Period
    Classification: 
    Jewelry
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Seated Figure

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1500–1000 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Ceramic with pigment

    Accession Number: 
    2018.173.6
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Early Formative
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Bowl with Dragon’s Head in Profile

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1500–900 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Ceramic with pigment

    Accession Number: 
    2018.173.7
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Early Formative
    Classification: 
    Containers - Ceramics
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Paint Palette in the Shape of a Hand

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 250–900
    Medium: 

    Conch shell

    Accession Number: 
    2017.14.30
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Early Classic to Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Eccentric Flint with K’awiil, God of Lightning

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600– 900
    Medium: 

    Chert

    Accession Number: 
    2016.32.1
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Honduras, or Mexico, Maya
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Head of a Royal Woman, possibly Lady K’abal Xook of Yaxchilan

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600–900
    Medium: 

    Stucco with traces of pigment

    Accession Number: 
    2016.56.1
    Culture: 
    Guatemala or Mexico, Maya
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Celt

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    900–400 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Greenstone

    Accession Number: 
    2018.173.16
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Middle Formative Period
    Classification: 
    Ritual Objects
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Vessel with Gods of Drunkenness

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600–900
    Medium: 

    Ceramic with pigment

    Accession Number: 
    2017.111.3
    Culture: 
    Guatemala or Mexico, Maya
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Containers - Ceramics
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Vessel with a Battle Scene

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600–900
    Medium: 

    Mold-pressed ceramic

    Accession Number: 
    2018.173.14
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Containers - Ceramics
    Status: 
    On view

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