DepartmentLatin America

Jar or Jug

NameJar or Jug

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeCuzco, Cuzco, Peru, South America

MediumCeramic, glaze

DimensionsOverall: 8 9/16 x 5 1/2 in. (21.7 x 14 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1998.32.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionRound jar (jug) with single handle from neck to shoulder. Narrow base, round body, tapering to narrow neck with tiny spout. Top half glazed, bottom half unglazed mottled dark reddish brown. Top half has off-white ground with green floral motifs on shoulder, green stripes on handle and green rim.