Pot Item Number: 3573/17 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large, round black clay pot (part a) and woven base (part b). From rounded centre, pot tapers in to a rounded point at the base. Short neck, wide flat rim. Shiny black finish.

Narrative

Barro negro cantaro. Purchased by the donor in Oaxaca, c. 1986.

Item History

What

Name
Pot
Identification Number
3573/17 a-b
Type of Item
pot
Material
clay and grass ?
Part A
height 33.5 cm, diameter 32.0 cm
Part B
height 5.2 cm, diameter 22.0 cm

Who

Culture
Mexican
Previous Owner
Max Diaz
Received from
Max Diaz (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

When

Creation Date
during 1986
Collection Date
during 1986
Ownership Date
before May 26, 2022
Acquisition Date
on May 26, 2022

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
good
Accession Number
3573/0017 a-b