Hohokam Red-on-Buff Jar

Namejar

DateA. D. 550-1450

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsOverall: 3 11/16 x 5 1/16 in. (9.4 x 12.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureHohokam

Markings"323" on base

Object numberA1996-1-220

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled, using paddle and anvil technique; slightly rounded base and wall to mid-shoulder, constricting sharply to short neck and flared rim; restricted vessel; slipped; light tan ground with red painted decorations; design consists of band of concentric, angular geometric shapes, producing an unusual pattern, in repeated sequence, and diagonal tick marks at top of pattern, and around rim.

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