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The snake motif is a standard decorative feature of the outside of the main body of the most delicate Muisca bowls. The decorative strip of geometric shapes on a white painted background along the inner edge has been interpreted as being a schematic representation of the jaguar.  
 
   
 
Cup
Pottery
600 A.D. – 1600 A.D.
13,5 x 18,5 cm
   
 

  

 

 
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