Seed Jar

Date1978

Mediumceramic

Dimensions2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (6.4 × 5.7 cm)

ClassificationsCeramic

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, National Endowment for the Arts Purchase Grant

Object numberPC1979.67.4

DescriptionA polychrome seed jar with a Mimbres-inspired frog design. The vessel is round and white, with a small opening on top. A black-and-white stripe with dots passes through the opening, dividing the jar in half. Two identical frogs on on opposite sides of the jar. Each turtle has a diamond-shaped head with two circular eyes, a round torso with four red dots, and thin legs.

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