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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
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Jar

Artist/Maker (Panama)
Dateca. 900-1000
Mediumpottery and slip paint
DimensionsOverall: 6 x 5 1/4 x 7 3/8 in. (15.2 x 13.3 x 18.7 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Ann M. Grimshawe
Terms
    Object number2001.10.05
    DescriptionThis anthropomorphic jar in the form of a vulture may be from the archaeological site of Sitio Conte. Ceramics from this region are typically crafted from red or dark brown clay and covered with a somewhat transparent orange wash. In addition, the jar has a rough texture that is distinctive of the Sitio Conte era. The wonderful detail in the bird’s face was created by carving directly into the pottery. This red effigy vessel is made in the form of a vulture, as evidenced by the carbuncle on the top of the beak.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 700-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 700-850
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 850-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 1100-1400
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 200-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 850-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 750-850
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Chiriquí
    ca. 800-1200
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Chiriquí
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Chiriquí
    ca. 1-700