Object ID: 2001.02.01

Polychrome Earthenware Olla

Shelf 13: Mata Ortiz Red ceramic Olla jar with detailed black and red geometric designs

Catalog Record

Culture/Ethnicity: Mata Ortiz

Object Name: Vessel

Other Name: Mata Ortiz Olla Water Jar

Artist/Creator: Lydia Quezada

Locale: Mata Ortiz, Casas Grandes

Use: Decorative

Construction: Coiled/Paddle and Anvil

Height: 0

Length: 0

Width: 0

Location: Kent Hall, East Gallery, Unit_4, Shelf_1

Description: Medium earthenware olla with shallow carination. The ground is orange and there are asymmetrical black geometric designs that are filled with black, orange, and white. The mouth is flared.

Source: NA