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Jar
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Jar

Artist/Maker (Costa Rica)
Dateca. 1000-1350
Mediumpottery and slip paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 11 3/8 x 11 1/2 in. (26 x 28.9 x 29.2 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Seymour Rosenberg
Terms
    Object number81.0235
    DescriptionThis large water jar is a more elaborate version of the Jicote polychrome jar painted with a jaguar face also included in this exhibition. It too has a large globular body, restricted neck, and flaring rim. In this example the diagnostic feline face has been painted on the vessel in red and black, and a modeled feline head has been added for emphasis. The entire upper surface is covered in red swirling geometric designs. A vessel this elaborate was certainly used by a high ranking chief, perhaps as a container for the fermented drink chicha that was shared at clan feasts.
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