Olla or Jar
Arts of the Americas
CULTURE
Ko-Tyit (Cochiti Pueblo)
MEDIUM
Clay, pigment
DATES
late 19th century
DIMENSIONS
20 1/2 x 20 in. (52.1 x 50.8cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER
02.257.2390
CREDIT LINE
Riggs Pueblo Pottery Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
The large vessel or olla has a round body, a short, wide neck and a wide mouth. Approximately 2/3 of the surface is decorated with a red, white, and black floral motif design.The entire surface of the pot is highly burnished and the lower section has oxegen fire flare burn marks. It would be used as a water jar.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Ko-Tyit (Cochiti Pueblo). Olla or Jar, late 19th century. Clay, pigment, 20 1/2 x 20 in. (52.1 x 50.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Riggs Pueblo Pottery Fund, 02.257.2390. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 02.257.2390_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 02.257.2390_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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