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Acoma Polychrome Jar
Acoma Polychrome Jar

Acoma Polychrome Jar

Artist (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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