Burial 100 (Other Keyword)
1-3 (3 Records)
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: McElmo Black-on-white, mug, AZRU1-985 (2011)
McElmo Black-on-white, mug, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #985. Morris FS 4928. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Temper is granular igneous rock and sandstone suggesting manufacture at Aztec. Vessel is 90% complete with 10% reconstructed with unknown plaster material. Measurements: 7.7 cm diameter, 7.6 cm height. Image AZRU1-985 A: top view showing orifice and painted rim design. Image AZRU1-985 B: base view. Image AZRU1-985 C: right hand...
Ceramic: Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, AZRU8-5005 (2011)
Mesa Verde Black-on-white, bowl, Accession AZRU-00008 Catalog #5005. Morris FS 4943. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE: NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Temper is granular igneous rock suggesting manufacture at Aztec. Vessel is 80% restored with unknown adhesive. Measurements: 21 cm diameter, 8.9 cm height. Image AZRU8-5005 A: exterior view showing painted design. Image AZRU8-5005 B: exterior view showing painted design. Image AZRU8-5005 C: interior view showing painted...