Hohokam Red-on-Buff Jar

Namejar

DateA. D. 600-1100

Mediumclay, paint

Dimensions2 13/16 × 3 1/2 in. (7.2 × 8.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureHohokam

Markings#324" printed on base.

Object numberA1996-1-221

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled using paddle and anvil technique; rounded base and wall to low shoulder, gradually constricting to very short neck and flared rim; restricted vessel; slipped; buff ground with dark red-brown painted decorations and gray fire clouds; design consists of nine horizontal concentric wavy lines extending from base to neck.

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