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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Footed Jar with Figure Head
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Footed Jar with Figure Head

Maker Costa Rica, Nicoya Zone
Date1200-1522
Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America
MediumCeramic with pigments
Dimensions17 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (43.8 x 24.8 x 24.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Irvin Ebaugh
Object numberC-74-48
Collections
DescriptionLarge jar with rounded bottom supported by large footing ring with flared base, bottom rounds up into wall with raised ring at 1/4 height, wall rises with shallow inward curve into long neck with slightly flared rim attached animal head with forehead crest and small pointy snout; several rings and panel bands around neck with geometric forms and panel of entwined serpent motif, wall divided into three sections by vertical black bands, ring of stepped grec motif around bottom with bands of red and black
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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