Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

1986.19.031

Description

A tripod pot. the pot has a globular shaped body, with three long conical legs. There are six copper monkey heads around exterior with bells attached to their chin. Along with the monkeys, there are wire appligue decorations in large coiled and floral patterns decorating the exterior. There are three copper bells suspended from the bottom section of the tripod pot, in the shape of snake heads. The pot has a short flat rim.

Artwork Details

Medium

Copper, Wire

Made/Created

Artist

Family or stable of metal workers

Date made

1900 - 1970

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Height

9-1/8 in

Width

7 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Diameter

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

9 "H * 6 3/4"L * 7"W