Vessel in the form of a frog

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Date created: 2000–600 BC (Early to Middle Formative period)

Culture/People: probably Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: André Emmerich Gallery (André Emmerich Inc.), 1954-1998
Seller: André Emmerich Gallery (André Emmerich Inc.), 1954-1998
Seller agent: André Emmerich, Non-Indian, 1924-2007

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI in 1957 through an exchange with the André Emmerich Gallery (New York City); operated by André Emmerich (1924-2007),
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Place: Tlatilco; Naucalpan de Juárez Municipality, Zumpango Region; México State; Mexico
Geographical Areas: Valley of Mexico

See related items: Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture); Containers and Vessels
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, Animals

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/5846
Barcode: 225846.000

Object Type: Containers and Vessels

Object Name: Vessel in the form of a frog
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Modeled, punctate, incised
Dimensions: 14 x 11.5 x 8.7 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69cd52a0d-2331-404a-8db9-a6864665397f

Record ID: NMAI_240925