Olla or Jar

• Artist: Pueblo, Cochiti (Culture)
• Medium: Clay, pigment
• Geographical Location: ruins of old pueblo, Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, USA
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 20 in. (52.1 x 50.8cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Americas
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-5, American 5W20
• Accession Number: 02.257.2390
• Image: 02.257.2390_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
The large vessel or olla has a round body, a short, wide neck and a wide mouth. Approximately 2/3 of the surface is decorated with a red, white, and black floral motif design.The entire surface of the pot is highly burnished and the lower section has oxegen fire flare burn marks. It would be used as a water jar.