Water Jug

Description:

Chickens are a familiar decorative theme in household objects. This contemporary chicken-shaped botijo, or water jug is made of terra cotta with a removable stopper in the form of a chicken head.

Date Made: ca 1980

Description (Spanish): Las gallinas constituyen un tema de decoración popular en los objetos domésticos. Este botijo contemporáneo con forma de gallina está hecho de terracota y tiene un tapón desmontable que representa la cabeza del animal.Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Puerto Rico

Subject: Daily LifePuerto RicoHousehold Tools and Equipment

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Ethnic, Cultures & Communities, Vidal

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Teodoro Vidal

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1997.0097.0082Catalog Number: 1997.0097.0082Accession Number: 1997.0097

Object Name: ceramic jug

Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 26.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 26.5 cm; 10 7/16 in x 6 1/2 in x 10 7/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-28ff-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_600961

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