Description

Terracotta Filter Vessel

700 BC – 800 AD

Zapotec / South Mexico

Size is about 4 inches tall and weighs about 296 grams.

The Terracotta Filter Vessel from the Zapotec civilization (around 700 B.C.–800 A.D.) in southern Mexico is a ceramic container used to clean or strain liquids, probably water or special drinks like cacao. Made from reddish-brown clay, it has small holes or a hollow section that works as a filter. The vessel is often decorated with simple patterns or images of gods linked to rain and farming, showing how important water was to the Zapotec people. It was used not only for daily needs but also in religious ceremonies, showing a mix of practical skill and spiritual belief.

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