Pitcher

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This pitcher comes from a collection of pottery from the Salt River Valley, Arizona, presented to the Museum in 1939. These vessels had probably been grave goods; many graves were unscientifically excavated during this century.

This pitcher is made of fired clay, coated with a white slip and decorated with a grey-brown painted geometric design. It has a broad belly, tall concave neck, broad mouth and flat handle. Two holes near the top mark an ancient crack repair.

Household vessels for cooking and serving food and drink were placed in graves, for continued use by their former owners in the afterlife, by people living in south-western USA between 750 and 1300.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-668-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1939.66
• Date: 1000 - 1125
  Between 1000 and 1125
  
• Material: Inscription: Lined step ornament
  Jug
  
• Dimensions: 8.25" H
  
• What: Jug
  
• Subject: Pottery
  
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• Where: North America, South West Area, Arizona, Salt River Valley
  
• Event:
• Description: Painted jug of grey pottery with shouldered body, long conical neck and small handle: North American Indians, South West Area, from Salt River Valley, Arizona, 1000 - 1125
  
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