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

Artist/Maker Greater Nicoya Costa Rica
Dateca. 1000-1550
CultureGreater Nicoya
Mediumpottery and slip paint
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 x 7 x 6 1/2 in. (14 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Beatrice Drimmer
Terms
    Object number94.0064.63
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of the Ancient Americas
    DescriptionThis double-spout jar is an example of a distinctive ceramic style known as Murillo appliqué, which is characterized by red, glossy pottery with modeled decorative features. Relatively uncommon, this style was likely influenced by ceramic traditions of South America. Four highly detailed crocodiles and frogs decorate this delicate vessel. These tropical animals were common decorative motifs in the art of Costa Rica and crocodiles in particular appeared often to shamans in visions.
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