Zuni Ceramic Polychrome Jar with Flat Stone Lid and Dried Mud-Encased Rim

This Zuni ceramic polychrome jar features painted geometric decoration and is topped with a flat stone lid, with dried mud encasing the rim to secure it. The jar reflects Zuni ceramic traditions that combine functional storage with carefully executed surface design. Such vessels were used for holding food or other materials and demonstrate the integration of practicality and artistry in Zuni culture, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. Late 18th-Early19th Century CE