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Description

A Socorro Black-On-White Storage Jar
c. 1100 - 1250 AD

clay, paint

Provenance:
From the Estate of Liz Claiborne and Arthur Ortenberg

Read more about the Liz Claiborne and Arthur Ortenberg Collection here.


Purchased at Sotheby's American Indian Art, December 1993 for $8,050.

Diameter: 11 ½ inches





Condition Report*: In overall very good condition. No breaks, cracks, or chips. The exterior surface with approx. six areas of loss, ranging from ¼" to 2 ½" in diameter. Otherwise surface with dings and abrasions, some affecting the painted design. One small area of clay loss visible on the interior. Masking tape affixed to the bottom. No apparent restoration.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
July, 2016
8th Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jul 8, 2016 for: $3,250.00
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