Object Details
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.
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
Credit Line
Gift of Teodoro Vidal
Date made
ca 1980
ID Number
1997.0097.0082
catalog number
1997.0097.0082
accession 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
place made
Puerto Rico
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Daily Life
Household Tools and Equipment
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_600961