Skip to main content
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Jar
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami. All rights reserved.

Jar

Author (Pacific Coast, Mexico)
Dateca. 300 BCE-300 CE
Mediumpottery and paint
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (29.2 x 26.7 x 26.7 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marcus J. Zbar
Terms
    Object number67.091.008
    DescriptionIn West Mexico and other parts of Mesoamerica, heavy loads were carried on the back supported by tumplines passed across the forehead. This jar is in the form of a male figure carrying a water jug. The opening for the water jug also serves as the opening for the vessel. The ropy arms, thick legs and club-like feet are a distinctive style of San Sebastian Red.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 700-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nayarit
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jalisco
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1755
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1000-1350
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Chokwe people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 19th to early 20th century (printed 1992)
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Iban Dayak people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ejagham people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Chiriquí
    ca. 800-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Aztec
    ca. 1350-1521