Cholula-style cylindrical cup

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
16/3395
Barcode
163395.000
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
Object Name
Cholula-style cylindrical cup
Media/Materials
Pottery, paint
Techniques
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Dimensions
10.2 x 20.3 cm
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws638143ad1-8a26-4b6c-a2df-05cf213eeffd
Record ID
NMAI_175132