Black Clay Pitchers
Black Clay Pitchers
Black Clay Pitchers
Black Clay Pitchers
Black Clay Pitchers

Black Clay Pitchers


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1026


Artist

Unknown


Description

Two black clay pitchers, each with a large flower and leaves molded onto its front. The clay in this piece was hand polished with a quartz stone, and then fired without allowing oxygen inside the home made kiln. This oxygen reduction method of firing is what gives the pottery it's black color, and the hand burnishing with the quartz stone is what gives it a beautiful shine. 


Medium

Barro Negro (Black Clay)

Width

2.75in

Height

3.75in

Length

4in

Where Made (Region)

San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska