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Vessel with Battle Scene
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Likely used as a political gift, this vessel depicts the presentation of prisoners in the aftermath of battle. A front-facing lord turns to review ten elegantly drawn warriors, some stripped of battle regalia and others dressed in elaborate headgear and garments, including tunics made of jaguar pelts. The hieroglyphs encircling the rim dedicate the vessel, used to drink an elite beverage made of cacao (chocolate) beans.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 7th-10th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–900 |
| Culture / Origin | Mesoamerica, Maya, Nebaj region, Late Classic Period, 7th-10th century |
| Medium | ceramic and slip |
| Dimensions | Overall: 17.2 x 15.4 cm (6 3/4 x 6 1/16 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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