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Vessel with mythical bird of prey
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Ceramic hematite, Olmec Tradition artist Central Highlands Mexico
Rights: Public Domain
The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Rogers Fund 1986
Title: Vessel with mythical bird of prey
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Ceramic hematite, Olmec Tradition artist Central Highlands Mexico.
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