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Water jar
Edna Romero (American, born in 1936)
Native American, Taos Pueblo
2001
Medium/Technique
Micaceous clay
Dimensions
31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); diameter lip 8 3/4 in.
Credit Line
Gift of the Bardar Collection in honor of Ruth S. Malenka
Accession Number2001.822
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionTall, thin-walled vessel with narrow base, swelled sides tapering to neck; sparkling surface of micaceous clay with flecks of mica, gold and reddish streaks.
Marks
Scratched on bottom: "Edna / Romero / Taos / Santa/ Clara"
ProvenanceAugust 2001, purchased at the Indian Market, Santa Fe, NM, by Bertram J. Malenka (b. 1923 – d. 2018) and Ruth S. Malenka (b. 1926 – d. 2015), Belmont, MA; 2001, gift of Bertram and Ruth Malenka to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 2001)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.