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Small collared globular jug with wide rounded bottom wall, tapers inward at 1/3 height, moderate height mouth with one inch tall neck with wide flaring lip. Two opposing handles flow out of lip, looping down to join wall.
Jug
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Jug

Maker Chupícuaro Artist
Date300-100 BC
Place of originGuanajuato, Mexico, North and Central America
MediumCeramic with pigment
Dimensions6 x 7 x 7 in. (15.2 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
mouth: 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (12.1 x 12.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Irvin Ebaugh
Object numberC-74-39
Collections
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