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Object Number
995-29-10/74039
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white olla: geometric and floral motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Olla with white background and undecorated tan lower 1/4 with concave base. Body consists of geometric and floral patterns in black with four squares in black and red with triangular stepped elements in middle and hatchered corners. Squares separated by floral elements. Inside rim painted tan like bottom. Dimensions: 20.5 cm high x 27.1 cm max. dia.
Inventory Description
Ceramic jar, concave base, rounded body, painted polychrome geometric and floral designs on exterior
Classification
- Jar
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1920-1949
Culture
- Acoma
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 20.5 x 26.5 x 26.6 cm (8 1/16 x 10 7/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/74039
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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