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Tesuque jar

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c. 1870-1880

Unknown maker
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Tesuque
Clay and paint
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15½ x 17 in. (39.4 x 43.2 cm)
Vilcek Foundation Collection
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VF2016.01.08

This three-color Tesuque jar features white slip with black and red painted decoration. The design on the center band of this large globular jar includes multiple bird forms that are framed with cloud banks and leaf motifs. Above are five circulating patterns such as scallop-like clouds and zigzagging triangles. There are framing lines at the mouth and top of the base. Additionally, black fire clouds are visible on the base.

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