Colima Figural Frog Pottery Effigy Vessel antiquities spanning from the 9th to

spanning from the 9th to the 15th century

especially at their capital city of Monte Albán

but they may have served ritual purposes prior to their deposition

The chimney mouth and part of the foot lost in antiquity

excavations at the sanctuary of Avia Irini revealed numerous war chariot models

Colima Figural Frog Pottery Effigy Vessel antiquities spanning from the 9th toPre Columbian era, Colima culture, c. 200 300AD, Colima, Western Mexico. This exquisite redware effigy vessel captures the form of a frog in a compact and dynamic pose. Hand built and covered in a polished brownish red slip, the figure exudes a lifelike presence with its rounded body and carefully modeled details. The frog sits with its rear legs retracted and sinuous forelegs stretched forward, while the protruding head features button shaped eyes, a