A CASAS GRANDES POLYCHOMRE HUMAN EFFIGY JAR

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A CASAS GRANDES POLYCHOMRE HUMAN EFFIGY JAR
circa 1200-1350 A.D.

Of globular form, painted over a cream slip in black and red with concentric triangles, circles, steps and dotted squares, surmounted by a human head with eyes, nose, mouth and ears modelled in relief, rectilinear designs painted on the cheeks, 6¾in. (17.1cm.) high