Jeddito Black-on-Orange Cup with Handle

This Jeddito Black-on-Orange cup with handle, made between 1325–1450 CE in the Jeddito area of the Hopi Mesas, Arizona, is a fine example of late ancestral Hopi ceramics. The vessel features a bold geometric design resembling a “Z”, painted in black against a warm yellow slip. Its compact form and handle suggest personal use, while the precise design reflects the refined aesthetic and symbolic traditions of the period.