Anthropomorphic 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: 26 x 23 cm (10 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
DescriptionMixtec vessel, Late Postclassic period, of rounded form with circular depressions, and surmounted by a tall handle. One side moulded with the bust of an old man, holding his right hand to the rim, while his right arm forms the spout. There are incised lines on this face, with goatee, and various head decorations. Painted in orange and black pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.94
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-300
Object number: G83.1.187
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700 CE
Object number: G83.1.89
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.168
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500 - 300 BCE
Object number: G83.1.159