Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1266B | |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Container lid | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Pinal | |
| Other Geographic Data | City: Scottsdale | |
| Maker's Name | Allen Kee (ca. 1918-1966) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver | |
| Description | Round lid for ceramic blackware sugar bowl CAS 0370-1266A; Lid is in form of round disc, hammered to shape, with a semicircular opening to accommodate a serving spoon; Lid is fitted on interior with short lip corresponding to diameter of bowl's mouth; Solid silver handle on top is in form of truncated, 4-sided pyramid and is mounted upside down (on truncated tip); Stamped design on upper surface of lid includes feather-like band with pendant elongated open triangles encircling the handle; Lid is stamped on interior surface with initials "AK" (Allen Kee) along with hallmark of Navajo hogan (White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and words "Hand Made Sterling." | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.6, Max Diam = 6.3 | |