Pot
Item number 3506/4 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Small pot (part a) with lid (part b). The small pot has two small pointed handles on opposite edges that are painted blue with some brown on the inward-facing sides. The bottom half of the pot has two rows of repeating floral designs - brown centre dots surrounded by circles of small off-white dots. The bowl is deep, with straight walls, and a small ridge for the lid to sit on. The lid has a flat top, and rounded sides. The sides have the same repeating floral designs as the pot, and the small handle at centre is painted blue. There are two small holes pierced through the lid. The pot and lid are glazed.
Narrative
The donor purchased the pottery from the owners in Mexico City in 1981-83. In 1982 he found similar examples being sold in the market in Atlacomulco. Made as domestic ware.
Item History
- Made in Atlacomulco, Morelos, Mexico during 1980
- Collected in Mexico City, Mexico between 1981 and 1983
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before June 23, 2021
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Donor) on June 23, 2021
What
- Name
- Pot
- Identification Number
- 3506/4 a-b
- Type of Item
- pot
- Material
- clay and glaze
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 18.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Atlacomulco, Morelos, Mexico
- Collected in
- Mexico City, Mexico
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1980
- Collection Date
- between 1981 and 1983
- Ownership Date
- before June 23, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 23, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3506/0004 a-b
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