Navajo Wedding Vase
Artist
Faye B. Tso
(Navajo)
Namevase
Date1997
Mediumclay, pitch
Dimensions10 1/4 × 6 1/8 × 4 7/16 in. (26 × 15.5 × 11.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureNavajo
InscribedFaye B. Tso
Object numberA2017-3-1
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand coiled, using paddle and anvil method; small ball of clay flattened like pancake, edges gradually turned upward and dried, then coils added, surface smoothed, surfaces polished, decorated with applique; circular flat base, slightly rounded wall, constricting to two tall necked spouts with strap handle as part of openings; restricted vessel; slipped, polished; covered with pitch immediately after firing; dark reddish brown with black splotches; decoration consists of two large appliquéd ears of corn on front surface of the wall.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
Unknown
2000-2002
2003-2004
Prehistoric
Prehistoric
Unknown