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Clay can

The vessels described by Caecilie Seler as melon jugs are more likely to be gourds. With their bulbous shape, raised spout and ribbon-shaped handle, they resemble European teapots. The present piece, with its deep and regular indentations, is a particularly naturalistic example from this group. It is made of white clay and shows no traces of painting. (A. Nicklisch 2003)

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Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Huaxteken (Huaxteca)
Object type
Clay can
Dimensions
Height: 21,1 cm
Depth: 23,3 cm
Width: 24,6 cm
Material/Technique
Sound
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
IV Ca 9669

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    when
    Postclassical
    where
    Mexico
    Tanquian
    who
    Huaxteken (Huaxteca)
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    American Archaeology

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