This unique vessel is in the shape of a fish. Bulbous body with wide mouth opening. Eyes are deeply embossed with all fins pronounced. Burnished orange ceramic. Small area of surface erosion on cheek, otherwise is excellent condition. A rare find. Measures 5.5”/13.97 cm in height, 7"/17.78cm from top fin to bottom fin. Tlatilco, 1100 - 800 B.C.

Private Florida collection, Ex Banks collection, NC

A similar example is housed at El Museo National De Antropologia, Catalog Number: 01.0-02504