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Catalog Number CAS 0370-0492   CAS 0370-0492; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Charles Loloma (1921-1991)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1957
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Tall wheel-thrown pitcher whose overall shape is cylindrical with several vertical fluted ridges running from base to just below rim; Flared rim is pinched on one side to form narrow spout; Lower exterior sides are incised with cross-hatch pattern that represents corn; Interior is coated with dark brown glaze; Stylized signature "Loloma" is incised on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.4, Max Diam = 12.4