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Carved Vessel
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A firefly is carved on both sides of this Maya vessel, which is from the Yucatán Peninsula. Among the most common of insects to appear in Maya art, the firefly seems to be associated with things that twinkle in the dark—stars and cigars, the latter a symbol that identifies creatures of the night.
| Artist / Maker | Mexico, Campeche, Maya, Chocholá Style |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 600–1000 |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico, Campeche, Maya, Chocholá Style |
| Medium | earthenware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 12.1 x 16.3 cm (4 3/4 x 6 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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