Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design
Olla with geometric design

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Olla with geometric design,

1100–1275

Ancient Puebloan
Cibola White Ware
2017-285
Among the multiple substyles of Cibola White Wares, the Snowflake type is distinguished by angular, stepped geometric designs in black on white ground, applied to almost-spherical jars with short, straight necks. This particular example includes both straight and jagged lines on the diagonal, producing a dazzling optical effect. A single reserved “eye,” seen at the olla’s shoulder (where the surface curves inward toward the neck), diverges from the overall design and draws our attention. Is it meant to animate or enliven the vessel?

Information

Title
Olla with geometric design
Dates

1100–1275

Medium
Ceramic with white and black slip-paint
Dimensions
h. 29.8 × diam. 40 cm (11 3/4 × 15 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Peter David Joralemon in memory of Gillett G. Griffin
Object Number
2017-285
Place Made

North America, United States, Arizona, St. Johns area

Culture
Anasazi
Type
bowls (vessels), ceramics
Materials
slip, ceramic
Subject
geometric patterns

Bowl with geometric painted designs

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