Kerr Number: 2781 | Vase Type: Polychrome | Figure Count: 14 | Height: 20.4 cm | Diameter: 18.5 cm | Circumference: 55.2 cm | MS Number: 0 | Owner: Dumbarton Oaks Washington DC PC.B. 594 | School: | Publications: Coe 75, Maya Vase Book Volume 2 p.289 See PAINTED VESSEL in Ancient Maya Art at Dumbarton Oaks p.355 | Calender Round: | Site: | Comments: Aftermath of War scene. A prisoner tied to a scaffold is about to be beheaded while warriors and musicians look on. CLICK for a drawing | Iconographic Elements: Axe, Blood, Musicians, Prisoners or captives, Sacrifice, Trophy head | |
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Photograph by Justin Kerr Added 1998-01-19
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