San Juan Basin (Geographic Keyword)

IMAGE Lori Reed.

McElmo style black-on-white, bowl, Accession AZRU-00001, Catalog #825, Morris FS 4576. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2006. Temper is unknown; not visible. Bowl is 100% complete with minimal reconstruction with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 21 cm orifice diameter, 8.5 cm height. Image AZRU1-825 A: interior view of bowl showing design. Image AZRU1-824 B: view of exterior base showing oxidation. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Kiva R, Aztec West Ruin. No published description of Kiva R...

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McElmo style black-on-white, small Chaco style pitcher, Accession 29.1, Catalog #3215. Morris FS 5066. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper not visible; area of production unknown. Measurements: 6.5 cm orifice diameter, 15.2 cm height. Image AMNH 29.1/3215 A: closeup of rim showing wear pattern. Image AMNH 29.1/3215 B: side view showing design. Image AMNH 29.1/3215 C: side view showing design and wear at rim. Image AMNH 29.1/3215 D: side...

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Examples of McElmo/Mesa Verde Black-on-white rim sherds from Room 225, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061. Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 23: exterior surface of rim sherds showing isolated designs or undecorated surfaces; top row: Catalog #7313 FS162 (undecorated); Catalog #6627 FS41; Catalog #7218 FS67; bottom row: Catalog #7608 FS236; Catalog #7968 FS173; Catalog #13215 FS72. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 25: interior surface of rim sherds showing painted...

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McElmo/Mesa Verde Black-on-white bowl rim sherd chipped into a disk shape from West Plaza Trench, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #7600, FS126. Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 40: interior view of worked sherd showing painted design. Note: rim edge on lower right side.

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McElmo/Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl rim fragments from same vessel, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #13213 (FS 72). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 16: interior view of rim sherds showing painted design. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 17: exterior view of rim sherds showing isolated "blanket" motifs. Fragmentary bowl recovered from Room 225.

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McElmo/Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl rim sherds, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #s 6930 (FS 167), 11045 (FS 162), 7968 (FS 173), 7612 (FS 170). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 1: Isolated elements on bowl exterior including variations of embellished circles. Left: Catalog #6930; Top Center: Catalog #11045; Right: Catalog #s 7968 & 7612. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 2: Mesa Verde style designs on bowl interiors. Left: Catalog #6930; Top Right:...

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McElmo/Mesa Verde Black-on-white, frog effigy vessel, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #895. Morris FS 5236. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Vessel has a shelf at the rim for placement of a lid (lid is missing). Vessel is 90% complete. Measurements: 4.5 cm orifice diameter, 4.3 cm height. Sherd and granular igneous rock temper suggests local production at Aztec Ruin. Image AZRU1-895 A: side view showing legs. Image AZRU1-895 B: anterior...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white bowl, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #842. Morris FS 3772. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. 100% complete with 20% plaster type material restoration. Measurements: 22.8 x 19.5 cm diameter (warped), 9.5 cm height. Image AZRU1-842 A: bowl exterior view with flash. Image AZRU1-842 B: bowl exterior view. Image AZRU1-842 C: bowl exterior view. Image AZRU1-842 D: bowl exterior view. Image AZRU1-842 E: bowl interior view. Image AZRU1-842 F: bowl interior view. Image AZRU1-842 G:...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl. Accession AZRU-00008 Catalog #2064. Morris FS 3983. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Granular igneous rock temper indicates local production. Measurements: 20 cm diameter, 9 cm height. Image AZRU8-2064 A: interior view. Image AZRU8-2064 B: exterior view with flash. Image AZRU8-2064 C: exterior view. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153(2) Burial 53, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl. Accession AZRU-00008 Catalog #2065. Morris FS 5124. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Granular igneous rock temper indicates local production. Measurements: 25 cm diameter, 10.2 cm height. Image AZRU8-2065 A: interior view. Image AZRU8-2064 B: exterior view. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 185 Burial 126, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 185 at the time of excavation is as...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white bowl rim from Room 204, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #5572, FS65. Note: 2 drill holes and broken left rim edge has grinding similar to spokeshave-like tools from Room 225. Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 46: interior view of bowl rim showing painted design, drill holes, and ground edge at top left. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 47: exterior view of bowl rim showing painted design, drill holes, and ground edge at top...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white bowl rim showing abrasion and chipping of rim edge, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog # 2621 (FS 209). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 7: Interior view of bowl rim fragment showing rim abrasion and chipping. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 8: Exterior view of bowl rim fragment showing painted design. Sherd recovered from Room 225.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white rim sherds with worked rim edge creating a spokeshave-type tool, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #s 7619 (FS 209), 7315 (FS 164), 7612 (FS 170), 7967 (FS 170), 7606 (FS 213). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 4: Interior view of Mesa Verde Black-on-white bowl rims showing ground edge creating a spokeshave-type tool (Left: Catalog #7619; Top Center: Catalog #7315; Top Right: Catalog #7612 & 7967; Bottom Center: Catalog...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white bowl sherds with fine line execution, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #7228 (FS 126). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 9: interior view of sherds showing fine line execution of painted design. Sherd recovered from Room 225.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white mug rim fragment from West Plaza Trench, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog#7228, FS126. Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 44: exterior view of mug rim; nonlocal origin.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white partial bowl, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #6828 (FS 166). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 12: left: interior view of bowl showing painted design; right: exterior view of rim sherd from same bowl showing painted design. Bowl recovered from Room 225.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white partial bowl with numerous drill holes for repair, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #5572 (FS 65). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 11: interior view of bowl showing painted design and thick square rim. Bowl recovered from Room 204.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white partial bowl, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #7322 (FS 279). Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 13: interior view of bowl fragments showing all-over style Mesa Verde design. Note two drill holes on left. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 14: exterior view of rim fragments showing exterior painted design. Bowl recovered from Room 225.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white rim fragments from the same bowl, Room 225, Aztec West Ruin, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog#7622, FS236. Analysis by Tori Myers and Lori Reed, 2005. Image Aztec Acc61 Ceramic 52: left: exterior view of bowl rim fragment showing painted design; right: interior view of bowl rim showing painted design and rim shape.

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, Accession 29.0, Catalog #9680. Morris FS 3165. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper is granular igneous rock indicating local production at Aztec. Bowl restored with unknown adhesive and minor reconstruction with unknown plaster material; 80% complete. Image AMNH 29.0/9680 A: interior view showing design layout. Image AMNH 29.0/9680 B: closeup of exterior design. Image AMNH 29.0/9680 C: closeup of interior...

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Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, AMNH Accession 29.0, Catalog #6744, Morris FS 354. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper not analyzed; not visible on surface. Bowl is slightly warped and drying stress cracks are visible. Bowl is almost 100% complete with less than 5% reconstructed with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 25 cm orifice diameter, 14 cm height. Image AMNH 29.0/6744 A: interior view showing design. Image AMNH 29.0/6744 B: exterior view showing closeup of design and a prominent...

IMAGE Lori Reed.

Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, AMNH Accession 29.0, Catalog #6745, Morris FS 355. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper is granular igneous rock indicating local production at Aztec. Bowl is almost 100% complete with minimal restoration. Measurements: 23.8 cm orifice diameter, 11.9 cm height. Image AMNH 29.0/6745 A: interior design view. Image AMNH 29.0/6745 B: exterior design view. Image AMNH 29.0/6745 C: closeup of interior design. Recovered from Earl Morris excavation of Kiva D, Aztec West...

IMAGE Lori Reed.

Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, AMNH Accession 29.0, Catalog #6747, Morris FS 357. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper not examined; not visible on surface. Bowl is slightly warped and drying stress cracks are visible. Bowl is almost 100% complete with minimal restoration and reconstruction with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 30 cm orifice diameter, 12.5 cm height. Image AMNH 29.0/6747 A: interior design view. Image AMNH 29.0/6747 B: exterior design view. Image AMNH 29.0/6747 C: closeup...

IMAGE Lori Reed.

Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, AMNH Accession 29.0, Catalog #6748, Morris FS 358. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper is granular igneous rock indicating local production at Aztec. Bowl is slightly warped and drying stress cracks are visible. Bowl is almost 100% complete with minimal restoration and reconstruction with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 32.5 x 26.6 cm orifice dimensions, 14.5 cm height. Image AMNH 29.0/6748 A: interior design view. Image AMNH 29.0/6748 B: view of exterior...

IMAGE Lori Reed.

Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, AMNH Accession 29.0, Catalog #6749. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper is granular igneous rock indicating local production at Aztec. Bowl is almost 100% complete with restoration and minimal reconstruction with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 24.6 cm orifice diameter, 10.4 cm height. Image AMNH 29.0/6749 A: view of exterior base showing wear. Image AMNH 29.0/6749 B: view of interior design. Image AMNH 29.0/6749 C: closeup of interior design. Recovered...