Bear Effigy Pot

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Title	Bear Effigy Pot
Artist	Artist Unknown (Casas Grandes)
Date	1160-1260
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Medium:

Ceramics | Earthenware, pigment

Size:

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20.0 x 14.9 x 14.9 cm)

Creation Place:

Central America, Mexico, Southwest region, Chihuahua

Culture:

Casas Grandes, Central America, Mexico, Southwest region

Style:

12th-13th century

Physical Description:

bear effigy pot, polychrome earthenware; Mexico Casas Grandes; red, black, and brown on cream slip, applique arms and legs

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; The John R. Van Derlip Fund

Accession Number:

83.90.1

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Role:

Added to Site:

February 28, 2009