OJAC Collection - Cache Jar with Lid

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Cache Jar with Lid

550 - 900 CE
6th-10th century
6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm)

Maya, Mexican

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1990.015

Object Description

Cylindrical lidded clay "Cache" jar, undecorated but rich in color variations from brown to orange; flat lid (slightly concave) with "fitted" rim. Used to store valuables in burials. Gross No. 272 MG

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Ancient Americas, Pre-Columbian, Vessel

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas

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Cache Jar with Lid