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Zemi (Icon)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Zemi (Icon)

Artist/Maker Taino Caribbean Basin
Dateca. 900-1500
CultureTaino
Mediummarble
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 2 in. (7.3 x 12.4 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum purchase through funds from Beaux Arts in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Lowe Art Museum
Terms
    Object number2002.17.2
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of the Ancient Americas
    DescriptionSmall, three pointer, known as a "Zemi," with a large-mouthed face on one side.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Icon (Zemi)
    Taino
    ca. 1000-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Icon (Zemi)
    Taino
    ca. 600-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Portrait of a Roman Matron
    Artist Unknown
    late 2nd to early 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Vertumnus
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 200-250
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Slave Girl
    Antonio Argenti
    ca. 1895
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tripod Bowl
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-750
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Monkey
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant Face Mask
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 450-650
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Crucufix
    Artist Unknown
    18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hero Relief
    Artist Unknown
    2nd to 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Portrait of a Bearded Roman (possibly Emperor Antoninus Pius)
    Artist Unknown
    mid 2nd century
    Image Not Available for Aphrodite
    Aphrodite
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 2nd to 3rd century
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