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Handeled Jar with Painted Relief Depicting Figure with Animals

1000–1476
Ceramic and pigment
22.4 × 17.5 cm (8.8 × 6.9 in)

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The subtly raised design on this ceramic jar depicts a warrior wearing a crescent headdress and holding a staff. This figure is surrounded by fish, a hawk-human hybrid, and a serpent, which create a dynamic scene that emphasizes the cultural importance of animals and their imagery.

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