DepartmentLatin America

Jar

NameJar

CultureMexican

DateMid-18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumEarthenware with tin glaze and cobalt in-glaze decoration

Dimensions7 7/8 × 6 11/16 × 6 11/16 in. (20 × 17 × 17 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.50

Object numberA.1969.45.50

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionUpper two thirds of body wall is decorated. Neck contains band of contiguous lozenges. Wide shoulder band divided with six cloud collar scrolls tipped by three suspended dots and separated by six upright rossettes. Lower third is left undecorated. Neck restored.