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Object Number
995-29-10/74047
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white Olla: geometric and floral motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Olla with undecorated red lower 1/3, concave bottom and interior. Body consists of two large panels with various geometric elements of hatchering, checkerboard and triangular shapes in brown. Also included are a floral element in red and free-form geometric shape in red. Neck has nine scalloped elements with eye motif at top. Two black bands at rim. Dimensions: 26.3 cm high x 29.9 cm max. dia.
Inventory Description
Ceramic jar, convex base, rounded body tapers towards base, polychrome geometric and biomorphic designs, some surface abrasions
Classification
- Jar
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1950-1989
Culture
- Santa Ana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 26 x 29.3 x 29.3 cm (10 1/4 x 11 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/74047
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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