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Catalog Number

CAS 2012-0004-0001   CAS 2012-0004-0001; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Jemez Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Miniature pitcher with flat base, rounded body and flaring rim on one side only that forms a wide spout; Vertical strap handle is attached to rim opposite spout and at middle level height on side of pitcher; Interior and exterior are scraped smooth and covered with a tan slip; Rim and edges of handle are painted green; Large geometric motif in gray-blue, yellow, pink, and white, and bordered along one edge with black and white feather designs is painted on side of pitcher; “Disney Land Calif Dec. 31-60” is written in black ink on lower side and base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Width = 6.1, Rim Diam = 3.7, Max Diam = 4.8