The Princeton Vase

The Princeton Vase

Initial Reaction:

Despite the age of the piece, the piece to this day is surprisingly visible. Another interesting factor of this piece is that it is actually a vase. In the picture it looks like something done on paper, but the title of the piece itself gives it away. The linework in this piece is very clean for such an old piece. The color choices that this artist used is most likely monochromatic. Of course there are other colors above the piece, but it is not certain if it is because from ageing for the most part. Overall the piece is very unique.


After Research:

This is a Maya vase, and this old piece is called The Princeton Vase. The author is unfortunately unknown. However, some scholars would name the unknown author, the Princeton Painter. This piece was one of the best ceramic pieces in the Americas. The time period for when this piece was made and introduced would be from 600-900 AD. This piece appeared to be produced in Guatemala.






Sources:
Kerr, Barbara, and Justin Kerr. "The way of God L: the Princeton Vase revisited." Record of the Princeton Art Museum 64 (2005): 71-79.

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