Unknown Effigy Jar

Nameeffigy, jar

DateUnknown

Mediumclay

DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 6 1/16 x 7 7/8 in. (10 x 15.4 x 20 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureUnknown

Object numberA1996-1-64

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled, possible using paddle and anvil technique, and modeled; rounded base, flared wall to mid-shoulder, constricting to oval opening, no rim; restricted vessel; slipped; red-brown micaceous clay, fire darkened on interior; modeled head at one end of jar, and two short stubby legs at opposite end, with slightly formed arms bent and extending to jar opening; head has two slit eyes, and mouth, and short nose; jar appears as human effigy vessel.

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