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Powhogeh storage jar

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c. 1800

Unknown maker
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San Ildefonso
Clay and paint
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14½ x 19 in. (36.8 x 48.3 cm)
Vilcek Foundation Collection
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VF2018.02.02

This three-color Powhogeh polychrome storage jar features white slip with black and red painted decoration. This jar stands in its large globular shape with a medium-sized mouth opening. The surface decoration consists of three horizontal bands, framing lines, and a high red base. The top band is an oval-shaped black contoured pattern that may symbolize open leaf and/or bead motifs. The body band includes a variety of designs that purposefully cover the large surface of the jar. These designs are sizeable triangles that include a stacked black triangle pattern inside and are attached to a winding four-leaf motif. Other elements are feather and cloud symbolism.

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