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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0338   CAS 0370-0338; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Taos Pueblo or Picuris Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Taos
Other Geographic Data Taos Pueblo or Picuris Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Round jar with flat base, overall spherical shape, short flaring neck, wide mouth, and two flattened handles on opposite sides of shoulder; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth and are covered with a micaceous slip; Interior is partially fire blackened; Bowl is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Width = 15.8, Rim Diam = 12.2, Max Diam = 15.3