Acoma Polychrome Jar

Artist Dorothy Trujillo (Acoma | Keres)

Namejar

DateUnknown

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsDimensions at shoulder: 7 5/16 × 8 3/8 in. (18.5 × 21.3 cm). Diameter at rim 16 cm.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureAcoma | Laguna | Keres | Jemez | Towa

InscribedD. Trujillo Acoma N. M.

Object numberA2019-2-20

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled and scraped; circular, concave base, wall rounded to high shoulder, gradually constricting to wide mouth and horizontally flat rim; restricted vessel; slipped, burnished; black, tan and red painted decorations; design consists of very busy, repeated geometric pattern completely covering wall, with stepped row of elements below rim and scalloped edge around rim.

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