A fine Coclé Polychrome Bowl with Crocodile God Motif, Late Classic Period, ca. 900–1100 CE Medium - Canvas MelbourneSelected Group Exhibitions2021 We Choose

MelbourneSelected Group Exhibitions2021 We Choose to Challenge

Medium: Impasto ceramic

Dimensions: Height: 2 1/4 inches  (5

The pugio ceased to be issued at the end of the 1st century

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A fine Coclé Polychrome Bowl with Crocodile God Motif, Late Classic Period, ca. 900–1100 CE Medium - Canvas MelbourneSelected Group Exhibitions2021 We ChooseA superbly decorated Cocl polychrome bowl featuring a dynamic depiction of the Crocodile God, rendered in bold purple, red, and black on a cream ground. The figure is depicted in profile, with an upturned snout, extended limbs, and clawed feet arranged in a dramatic, swirling posture that suggests ritual movement or dance. The composition is tightly organized within a circular field bordered by a narrow orange red rim, with strong linear detailing and