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Incensario in the form of bat god

Veracruz, 800-1199

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Veracruz

Incensario in the form of bat god

Veracruz

Incensario in the form of bat god

Veracruz, 800-1199

Physical Qualities Earthenware, faded polychrome mineral pigment, 18 in. (45.7 cm.)
Credit Line Purchase with exchange funds from Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object Number 1958.2
Cylindrical effigy that would have served as the base portion of elaborate censer or incensario. This example is modeled to form a seated Bat God holding baton and shield.
Wurtzburger Traveling

Culture

Veracruz

2000–2000

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