Zoomorphic Jug
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureAztec
OriginOaxaca, Mexico
PeriodLate Postclassic Period (1350-1521)
Date1428-1521
MediumEarthenware, red pigment, black graphite pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)
DescriptionMixtec vessel, Late Postclassic period, with rounded body, tall cylindrical neck, the rim moulded with a feline head. The mouth is forming the spout, and there is a strap handle at the back. It is painted in deep reddish-brown and black.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.93
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.166
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
800-1100
Object number: G83.1.172
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1200-1400
Object number: G83.1.147
