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Object Number
995-29-10/73730
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white Canteen: floral motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Flat bottomed canteen with short spout, two lug handles and leather strap. White background. Design consists of brown scallop-shaped medallion on bottom, rosette in brown and red on top. Stepped motif in brown from spout to each lug handle and around diameter. Dimensions: 7.8 cm high x 16.3 cm wide x 14.8 cm max. length.
Inventory Description
Ceramic canteen, flat base, rounded body, two loop handles at sides, polychrome painted geometric designs including flower on white, leather strap
Classification
- Canteen
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic Pigment Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 7.6 x 16.6 x 15.5 cm (3 x 6 9/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73730
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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