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Small, round vessel painted with horizontal bands of red, green, and yellow. It has a flared rim and distinct green ridge at center.
Votive Jar
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Votive Jar

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumPainted terracotta
Dimensions4 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (11.4 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.223
Collections
Visual DescriptionSmall, round vessel painted with horizontal bands of red, green, and yellow. It has a flared rim and distinct green ridge at center.
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