The Metropolitan Museum of Art Decorative Accents*Global Silhouettes Mayan Tetrapod Bowl

This Eye-Catching Bowl’S Striking Shape References A Ceramic Tetrapod Vessel (1St–4Th-Century) In The Met Collection. Its Spherical Feet Are Identified With The Maya Lowlands Of Mexico And Guatemala In The Early Centuries A.D.; This Extraordinary Example Was Crafted By A Skilled Maya Artisan In Guatemala. Such Wide-Mouthed Bowls Or Plates Are Believed To Have Been Used For Presentation Or Serving, And This Particular Piece Was Revered As A Precious Object Upon Its Creation.