Storage Jar with Horizontal Bands of Interlocking Scrolls Possibly 875 - 1130

This ceramic storage jar, created by Ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi) artists sometime between 875 and 1130, is a fine example of their distinctive pottery style. The jar’s rounded form is adorned with horizontal bands of interlocking scrolls, painted in black on a white background. This intricate design, characteristic of the period, likely had both aesthetic and symbolic significance for the Pueblo people. The jar, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the skill and artistry of the ancient Pueblo culture.