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Tripod Jar with Modeled Crocodiles by Unknown artist

Tripod Jar with Modeled Crocodiles

400–700 CE

Ceramic

Denver Art Museum

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A ceramic tripod jar is decorated with two modeled crocodiles, one on each side, gripping the vessel's legs. The jar has a flared rim and is supported by three legs. Unknown artist, Atlantic Watershed, central region of Costa Rica. Tripod Jar with Modeled Crocodiles , 400–700 CE. Ceramic, 12 ¾ x 10 ¼ inches. Denver Art Museum Collection: Gift of the Collection of Frederick and Jan Mayer, 1995.389.

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jar crocodile symmetrical balance three-legged support frontal view animal mythological creature ceramic art tripod black charcoal umber

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