Barro Negro Vase
Barro Negro Vase
Barro Negro Vase

Barro Negro Vase


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Collection

Global Connections


Identifier

M1605


Artist

Unknown


Description

A black clay vase decorated with spirals and etched marks. 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

5.5in

Height

11in

Length

5.5in

Where Made (Region)

San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska