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Catalog Number

CAS 1998-0006-0001   CAS 1998-0006-0001; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Acoma Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Cibola
Other Geographic Data Acoma Pueblo
Maker's Name Marie Zieu Chino (1907-1982)
Date of Manufacture 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description Jar with convex bottom and lower sides that flare outward to midlevel shoulder, then tapers gradually as the sides rise to form a tall cylindrical neck with slightly flared rim; Exterior of jar is slipped entirely in white and painted with black geometric design; Pair of flattened strap handles in the shape of dog (?); Effigies are attached opposite each other just above shoulder level; Signature "Marie Z. Chino Acoma, N.M." is painted on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 30.5