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Jar with rounded base, flaring outward to half of height, tapering inwards and upwards to a nearly vertical wall on top quarter of height, rounded rim, interior is rounded. Red band on interior of rim, broad red band on exterior of rim, alternating stripes of red and buff over frieze panel of alternating up and down chevrons with "s" scrolls in separating areas 2 red bands below, bottom is buff.
Rounded Jar
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Rounded Jar

Artist Maya Artist
Date700-850
Place of originGuatemala, North and Central America
MediumCeramic with pigment
Dimensions5 x 5 1/2 in. (12.7 x 14 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Irvin Ebaugh
Object numberC-74-22
Collections
Visual DescriptionJar with rounded base, flaring outward to half of height, tapering inwards and upwards to a nearly vertical wall on top quarter of height, rounded rim, interior is rounded. Red band on interior of rim, broad red band on exterior of rim, alternating stripes of red and buff over frieze panel of alternating up and down chevrons with "s" scrolls in separating areas 2 red bands below, bottom is buff.
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