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Olla

Artist
Date1000-1200 maybe
MediumFired clay
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number1954.22.161
DescriptionOlla with narrow raised neck. Geometric pattern in black along shoulders of vessel. White or cream slip which has oxidized during firing in a pinkish color. The design is gradrupartite; four large frets, cross-hatched, their interior toothed element interlocked with matching element in solid black.
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Olla
Mexico
Olla
Costa Rica
Spindle whorl
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
900-1520 CE
Figure
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
400 B.C. - 1 A.D.
Figure
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
400 B.C.-1 A.D.
Figurine head
200-400 A.D.
Female figure
300 B.C. to 300 A.D.