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Hopi Seed Jar
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Hopi Seed Jar

Namejar
Date1988
Mediumclay, paint
Dimensions7 3/16 × 9 3/16 in. (18.3 × 23.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureHopi
InscribedJean Sahme Nampeyo
Object numberA2019-2-31
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand coiled and scraped; tiny circular base, with widely curved wall to high shoulder, gradually constricting to slight neck and open mouth; restricted vessel; slipped; burnished; dark tan ground with red, orange, brown, and black painted decorations; design consists of two stylized feather motifs on opposing walls that include geometric and curvilinear elements, and stippling, cross-hatching, and dabbing filler.

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