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Vessel
Clay
4 1/8 x 4 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (10.5 x 12.4 x 10.5 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
70.56.30
Other Number(s):
23307 (The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Number)
Acquisition Date:
12/09/1997
Geography:
North and Central America, Costa Rica
Collection:
William S. Vaux Collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
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- anthropomorphic - Resembling a human form.
- clay - Naturally occurring sediments that are produced by chemical actions resulting during the weathering of rocks. Clays are composed of hydrated aluminum silicates, such as Kaolinite, Illite, Palygorskite, Attapulgite, Bentonite, and Montmorillonite. Small amounts of other minerals can change the color (white, yellow, brown or red) and texture of the clays. Clays may include all earths that form a paste with water and harden when heated.
- effigies - Likenesses, portraits, or images, especially sculptured or low relief representations, that stand for the person or animal represented. Examples are sculptures of deities and certain images of rulers on coins.
- representation - A manner of expression by the artist in which the subject matter is presented so that the observer is reminded of actual visible forms. However, the subject represented may or may not exist in the visible world. For example, representations may include presentations of subject matter that are invisible to the eye, such as emotions or imaginary events, as if they are visible.
- vessels - Containers designed to serve as receptacles for a liquid or other substance, usually those of circular section and made of some durable material; especially containers of this nature in domestic use, employed in connection with the preparation or serving of food or drink, and usually of a size suitable for carrying by hand.
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