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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Globular jar with figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Globular jar with figure

Maker Costa Rica, Nicoya zone, Guanacaste
Date1200-1550
Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America
MediumCeramic
Dimensions11 x 11 x 11 in. (27.9 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm)
mouth diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Grenitz
Object numberC-73-59
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DescriptionLarge globular jar with raised footing ring. Wall rises from ring curving gradually outwards to shoulder at 2/3 eight, curves inward to short raised rim. Raised ridge ringing wall at 1/6 height.

Buff ware without pigments or slips. Attached animal figure, probably monkey with raised curls for arms and legs. Attached animal head with pointy snout, circular eyes and ears possibly wearing a type of hat.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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