Turkey-form Pedestal Jar

Turkey-form Pedestal Jar

AD 800-1250
Culture
Greater Nicoya
Country
Nicaragua
Style/Tradition
Papagayo Polychrome Culebra Variety
Object
effigy
Medium
Modeled clay with cream slip, pigments (black, brown, red, and orange), and applique decoration.
Accession Number
1995.797
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer
Turkey-form Pedestal Jar. AD 800-1250. Modeled clay with cream slip, pigments (black, brown, red, and orange), and applique decoration.. Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer. 1995.797.
Dimensions
height: 8.75 in, 22.2250 cm; width: 6 1/2 in, 16.5100 cm; depth: 7 3/4 in, 19.6850 cm
Inscription
"C-1392" on bottom
Department
Mayer Center, Arts of the Ancient Americas
Collection
Arts of the Ancient Americas

Some images in our online collection are at thumbnail size, in accordance with AAMD guidelines, because they are protected by copyright. The Denver Art Museum respects the rights of artists or their representatives who retain the copyright to their work. Other images represent the best photography available and should be used as reference images only. Please complete the Image Rights Request form if you want to request a high resolution image.