olla (Water Jar)
About this object
Specific techniques
When the quantity of oxygen is limited in the firing process (the reducing method) the resultant vessels have a gray or white colour.
Physical description
Painted jar with a narrow base, tapered sides, wide shoulders and a simple rim. The painted design has abstract and geometric shapes in black and brown on white slip.
Date Made
1900-1925
Date Acquired
Aug 1972
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 25 cm x 32 cm
Object Number
D4.6