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Small globular jar with narrow rounded base, curving sharply upwards with gradual outward slope, curving inwards at three fourth height - small raised rim with flat outward flare. Brown ware with red slip on interior rim and exterior upper half.
Small Jar
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Small Jar

Maker Costa Rican Artist
Dateundated
Place of originCosta Rica, North and Central America
MediumCeramic with red slip
Dimensions2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm)
mouth diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Object numberC-86-61
Collections
Visual DescriptionSmall globular jar with narrow rounded base, curving sharply upwards with gradual outward slope, curving inwards at three fourth height - small raised rim with flat outward flare. Brown ware with red slip on interior rim and exterior upper half.
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