Accession No
TEMP.03293
Description
Dark grey ware jug with the neck in the shape of a human head and two rows of protruding heads on the body. Modern replica. Loop handle on one side. The decorated headdress forms the spout of the vessel; head with raised facial features nose, eyes, mouth. Seven heads wearing headdresses placed in a row on the upper part of the vessel. Eight heads placed in a row in low relief. Circular pedestal foot. Broken around the base.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico
Period
?Pre-Columbian/Pre-Hispanic ?19th century ?Modern
Source
?Pryor, Marlborough Robert [collector]; ?Pryor, Walter Marlborough [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03293; MAA: 1921.235.4 [incorrect idno]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic (fired)
Local Term
Measurements
234mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for TEMP.03293 which is found on the catalogue card for 1921.235.4 notes: 'On circular foot, head and headdress forming mouth and spout of jug. Body of vessel surrounded by two tires of projecting heads. Dark grey ware.'
Event Date
Author: Diana Serediuc
Description (Physical description)
Dark grey ware jug with the neck in the shape of a human head and two rows of protruding heads on the body. Modern replica. Loop handle on one side. The decorated headdress forms the spout of the vessel; head with raised facial features nose, eyes, mouth. Seven heads wearing headdresses placed in a row on the upper part of the vessel. Eight heads placed in a row in low relief. Circular pedestal foot. Broken around the base.
Event Date 20/1/2025
Author: Diana Serediuc
FM:323406
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