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exhibitions > recent: Of Land, Sea, and Sky
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Vessel in the form of a Jaguar The jaguar form of this plumbate vessel suggests the power and dominance of the ruler of elite personage for whom it was undoubtedly produced. The irridescent lead bearing glaze was designed to create a visual effect similar to more valuable silver. The animal is depicted with barred fangs, standing four-square, with prominent claws and weaing a ceremonial necklace of raptor tallons. Scientific classification: "Felis onca". |
