Hohokam Miniature Olla

Namejar

DateA. D. 550-1450

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsOverall: 2 5/16 x 3 11/16 in. (5.8 x 9.4 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureHohokam

Object numberA1996-1-196

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled using paddle and anvil technique; rounded base with flared wall to low shoulder and corner point, upper wall gradually constricting to short neck and flared rim; restricted vessel; slipped; buff ground with red painted decorations, and gray fire cloud; design consists of stripe around rim; wide band of parallel wavy lines, some in reversed 'V" pattern, with band bordered by wavy lines as well.

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