Jeddito Black-on-Yellow Ladle

Namedipper, ladle

DateA. D. 1250-1400

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsOverall (total length of handle and bowl; handle is 10cm, bowl is 12.8cm.): 9 x 5 5/16 x 2 3/16 in. (22.8 x 13.5 x 5.5 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureJeddito | Hopi

Markings"330" on base

Object numberA1996-1-229

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled, scraped and modeled; deep oval bowl has rounded base and wall constricting to mostly rolled rim; short rounded handle; restricted vessel; yellowish-white ground, with black painted decorations, and light peach fire clouds; interior design consists of thick open strip below rim and circular checkerboard pattern, with zig zag elements in alternating squares; three horizontal bars and two vertical bars on handle.

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