Stirrup Jar

CulturePeruvian, Tehuacan

MediumPottery

DimensionsOverall: 7 inches (17.78 cm)
Maximum: 6 inches (15.24 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number31-135/13

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Collections

South American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionRound stirrup jar painted in white, red, yellow-ochre, and black. Head of woman projecting at top front and spout top back to which handle is attached. Body of jar painted at front to represent body of woman. Attached are two red birds being held in woman's hands. Back has conventional design.

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