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Object Number
995-29-10/73722
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white olla: geometric and floral motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Small olla with undecorated red bottom, lower 1/3 and interior. Middle body consists of white background with two identical panels of triangular, circular and floral motifs in black and with two red rectangular shapes. Upper body consists of white background with back zigzag band around body with black rim. Dimensions: 24.9 cm high x 27.6 cm max. dia.
* Signed on lower 1/3 S.P. Medina, Zia.
Inventory Description
Ceramic jar, flat base, rounded body, sloped neck, painted polychrome curvilinear geometric and floral designs on exterior
Classification
- Jar
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Artist
Sofia Medina
Culture
- Zia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 27.5 x 26.5 cm (9 5/8 x 10 13/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73722; S.P. Medina / ZiA
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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