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Olla (water jar)
Native American, Acoma Pueblo
1900s–20s
Object Place: Acoma, New Mexico, United States, Southwest
Medium/Technique
Earthenware with slip paint
Dimensions
Overall: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Diam.(Overall): 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Diam.(Overall): 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Margret Craver Withers
Accession Number1993.735
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionVessel divided into three horizontal decorative bands, each bearing a different design. Lowest, fourth section and inside of lip painted red; other decoration in brown and white slip. Slightly domed or dimpled base.
ProvenanceBetween about 1955 and 1960, acquired by Margret Craver Withers (b. 1907 - d. 2010), Boston; 1993, gift of Margret Craver Withers to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 17, 1993)