Casas Grande Paquimé Cougar Decorated Jar
Intricate Details and Artistic Narrative of this
Casas Grande Decorated Jar
This remarkable Casas Grande vessel is a Ramos Polychrome jar from Chihuahua, Mexico, dating back to the Paquimé phase (1205-1261 AD) within the Medio period (1060-1340).
This pottery exhibits an unslipped surface, complemented by a burnished bottom. The exterior features a three-panel layout adorned with intricate iconography across the quadrants. Notable design elements encompass various black color elaborate layouts in single, two-line, and four-line patterns; steps in solid red and black; scroll lines; barbed lines; a dotted checkerboard; a Macaw; a unique Puma/Cougar head; and above all, a possible sun deity with curved rays!
This is a genuine prehistoric piece with unique iconography.
Besides the minor rim chip, this vessel is intact and in near-choice condition.
Dimensions: 5.75”/14.60 cm in diameter, 4.5”/11.43 cm in height.
Provenance: Ex Carraher collection, Knoxville, TN. Acquired in the 1970s
Price $2,280
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