Black Clay Pot
Black Clay Pot
Black Clay Pot
Black Clay Pot

Black Clay Pot


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1608


Artist

Unknown


Description

A black clay pot with a repeated looped and zig zag design around it side. 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)

Inscription

"Romania"

Width

3.5in

Height

4.5in

Length

3.25in

Where Made (Region)

San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska