Parque Nacional del Este, Dominican Republic
Artifact Inventory

Potiza with Cap

PNE-01-Z-0011


  • Design:Pot has a bulbous bottom section. Neck section is also bulbous and has line designs and decorative handles. Top is rounded off and closed.

  • Size:Height 24.8cm, Greatest Width 19.7cm

  • Condition:Fragile and almost soft to the touch, dry and dusty.

  • Color:Greyish Brown with areas of yellow

  • Temper:None apparent

  • Collection Date:Prior to August 1996

  • Illustration:

  • Comments:It has been suggested that the closed top could be like a cork or some type of stopper. The pot has similar lugs that have large, deep punctations. On the top lobe, the potiza has a band of arrow shaped lines pointing to a single, vertical line that is in the center of this lobe. This band is repeated on both sides of the vessel.

    Last updated: 13 February 1998
    URL: http://www.indiana.edu/r424park/dr/z0011.html
    Comments: Underwater Science Program
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