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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0499   CAS 0370-0499; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name J_____ Sm______
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Wheel-thrown pitcher with flat base, vertical sides with slightly expanded midsection, and flaring rim with wide pinched spout; Single loop handle is attached vertically on side; Interior is coated with a pink-tinged glaze and exterior is coated with a matte black glaze; Signature "J SM." is incised on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.1, Depth = 15.6, Rim Diam = 11.0, Max Diam = 11.5