Miniature Reserve | Mogollon Pitcher

Namepitcher

DateA. D. 940-1125

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsOverall: 3 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 in. (9.8 x 8 x 7.7 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureReserve | Mogollon

Object numberA1996-1-83

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled pitcher, using paddle and anvil technique; circular, flat base with concave center, wall slightly flared to low shoulder, constricting to tall neck, with rolled rim and split handle; restricted vessel; light gray slip, tan clay, black painted design, black and gray fire clouds; solid triangular band around lower wall, narrow band with cross-hatching extends around wall, dipping slightly on both sides where it meets handle; handle has tick marks, and same type of band extends in zigzag form around rim [possibly a stylized snake?].

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