Wari
Jar in the form of a seated dignitary
Wari, 700-1099
Physical Qualities
Earthenware, red, cream, black slip paints, (21.6 × 15 cm.)
Credit Line
Purchase with exchange funds from Gift of Mrs. J. Lee Tailer, and Friends of Art Fund
Object Number
1968.19
Bulbous jar in the form of a seated male figure. The jar collar forms the figure's head; the body of the jar forms the figure's lower body. Facial features and limbs are modeled. The figure's attire is painted in cream and black on red in a step fret and lozenge pattern. The hair and collar ties are modeled and incised on the reverse of the vessel.
