Late Postclassic
Maya
Maya
Lidded effigy container in the form of a diving god, ca. A.D. 1500
Red ceramic, gritty in texture, lime inclusions; slip paint in bright colors: dark and light blue, red, buff, black, white
h. 12.7 cm., w. 11.5 cm., d. 11.8 cm., diam. rim 7.1 cm. (5 x 4 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 2 13/16 in.)
Museum purchase with funds given by an anonymous foundation (y1982-15 )
photo: Bruce M. White
Travel Opportunities
Members of the Friends receive travel opportunities throughout the year in the form of trips and tours both domestic and international.
Oaxaca Up Close
Day of the Dead Celebration
The Friends of the Princeton University Art Museum are pleased to present all of our members with an exciting opportunity to explore Oaxaca Up Close!
Offered in cooperation with the Office of the Alumni Association of Princeton University's Princeton Journeys program, this seven day voyage will offer Friends a unique opportunity to explore the arts and culture of Oaxaca, Mexico--a UNESCO world heritage site. This trip will offer new perspectives on the "city of painters" with visits to museums, galleries, archaeological sites, and artists' homes, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the annual Day of the Dead celebration.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please review the brochure below, or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu or (609) 258-8686.
Size: 1.2M bytes Modified: 28 June 2010, 21:42
