Olla (Jar)

Artist Lupe Aragon born 1903

Date1977

Mediumceramic

Dimensions9 3/4 × 11 7/8 in. (24.8 × 30.2 cm)

ClassificationsCeramic

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

Object numberPC1979.90.1

DescriptionA polychrome jar painted with a geometric design. The body of the jar widens from the botttom towards the shoulder, at which point it curves inwards up towards the opening. The foot of the jar is painted red, while the rest is black-and-white. The work features a design with four large, circular, identical medallions. Each medallion features a symmetrical design filled with fine lines and stepped motifs. The medallions are separated by curving lines of triangles filled with fine lines.

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