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Jar

Arts of the Americas

MEDIUM Clay, slip, pigment
DATES 1734–1767, mid 18th century
DIMENSIONS 8 3/4 x 12 in. (22.3 x 30.0 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER 04.297.5287
CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Jar, black and red on white exterior, red base. Neck design consists of feathered bands in four sections with different detailing lining the top near the jar's mouth. Black writing on side reads "5287," black writing on base reads "04.297.5287," label on base reads "__ olla 55." Possibly Ashiwi Polychrome. Condition: Minor chips in rim, surface loss
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). Jar, 1734–1767, mid 18th century. Clay, slip, pigment, 8 3/4 x 12 in. (22.3 x 30.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5287. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 04.297.5287_acetate_bw.jpg)
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