Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

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Footed jar with effigy

Maker Costa Rica, Nicoya Zone

Date1200-1550

Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America

MediumCeramic with pigments

Dimensionsheight x diameter: 13 5/8 x 9 in. (34.6 x 22.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Irvin Ebaugh

Object numberC-74-60

Collections

ANCIENT AMERICAN

DescriptionLarge jar with round bottom supported by large footing ring with flaring base. bottom curves up to wall, slightly ridges of angel break wall rises up then curves inward (pear shaped) to tall neck with slightly outward flare. Effigy face with raised eyes, nose, and ear loops, puffed cheeks and forehead. Numerous bands and small panels in red and black, including stepped grec design and other geometric forms along neck, lower wall and foot effigy face highlighted with black and red features, sweeping red whiskers.