Kiva Jar (Other Keyword)
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Digital images of pottery and perishable items recovered from Earl Morris' excavations of Aztec West Ruin between 1916 and 1922. Although Morris' excavations at Aztec were extensive, his analysis and descriptions of the artifact assemblage were cursory. In 2003, Laurie Webster and Lori Stephens Reed began systematic analysis, documentation, and digital imaging of pottery and perishables from Morris' Aztec West Ruin collections housed at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY and...
Ceramic: Mesa Verde Black-on-white, kiva jar, AMNH 29.1/3212, 3213 (2004)
Northern San Juan, Mesa Verde Black-on-white, kiva jar, Accession 29.1, Catalog #3212 (Morris FS 4750) and 3213 (Morris FS 4751). Catalog 3212 is the kiva jar and 3213 is the lid. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2004. Temper is diorite porphyry indicating production in the central Mesa Verde region. Kiva jar is restored with unknown adhesive and lid is complete. Measurements: 8 cm orifice diameter, 15.6 cm height. Image AMNH 29.1/3212, 3213 A:...
Ceramic: Mesa Verde Black-on-white, kiva jar, AZRU1-899 (2011)
Mesa Verde Black-on-white, kiva jar, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #899. Morris FS 5111. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Temper not examined; not visible on surface. Vessel is 100% complete with about 40% reconstruction with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 11 cm orifice diameter, 23 cm height. Image AZRU1-899 A: side view showing design. Image AZRU1-899 B: view showing orifice and side. Image AZRU1-899 C: view showing painted design on exterior body. Image AZRU1-899 D: oblique view of lower...