[Aztlan] Maya jars with spouts and lids?

[Bryan R. Just]

Dear listeros,

 

I'm curious whether anyone can tell me anything about the vessel form
suggested by my quick-sketch drawing (attached).  I've had some difficulty
finding this type of vessel among the ancient Maya, and would love any
advice.  The closest thing I've seen (beyond the example I'm working with)
is a form drawing in Robicsek and Hales, The Maya Book of the Dead (Fig.
3L), which is called a 'pitcher,' but this drawing lacks a source.  I'd be
particularly interested in polychrome examples.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Bryan

 

Bryan R. Just, Ph.D.

Curatorial Assistant, Art of the Americas

Princeton University Art Museum