Cholula-style cylindrical cup

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Date created: AD 900–1600 (Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Puebla-Tlaxcala (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner: Alfredo Chavero, Non-Indian, 1841-1906
Seller: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Previous owner: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mexican archaeologist Alfredo Chavero (1841-1906) and acquired by him before 1884; acquired by Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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Place: Cholula; San Andrés Cholula Municipality; Puebla State; Mexico

See related items: Puebla-Tlaxcala (archaeological); Food/Beverage Serving

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/3393
Barcode: 163393.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Cholula-style cylindrical cup
Media/Materials: Pottery, paint
Techniques: Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Dimensions: 20.8 x 10.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6549c5022-1607-4340-b491-74199727b550

Record ID: NMAI_175130