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Catalog Number

CAS 0252-0036   CAS 0252-0036; Mug
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Mug
Culture Mohave
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Arizona
County San Bernardino, CA, Mohave, AZ
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Kroeber
Materials Micaceous clay; Temper
Description Round cup or mug with rounded base, expanded lower body, slightly constricted neck and slightly flaring rim; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth; Variation of "fish net pattern" on exterior was originally red (now appear white) on buff background and consists of asymmetrical zigzag network of groups of parallel lines; Triangular areas where the zigzag lines intersect are stippled with small dots; Design covers entire base; Design on handle is indeterminate.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Depth = 11.3, Max Diam = 8.3