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Decanter

c. 1965

Roger Tsabetsaye

(American, 1941-)
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Culture
America, Zuni people, 20th century
Medium
silver, turquoise finial
Measurements
Overall: 29.5 x 8.5 x 8.9 cm (11 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.); Lid: 8 x 4.9 x 5.1 cm (3 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 2 in.)
Weight: 528 g (1.16 lbs.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Muriel Butkin 2013.24.a
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A polished silver decanter with a tall, elongated body expands from a narrow neck into a rounded belly before tapering toward its base. Soft, vertical ridges articulate the form, creating gentle undulations and indentations across the metallic surface. The flared rim terminates in an irregular, wavy edge. Muted tones and faint dark spots characterize the vessel's weathered appearance, while subtle highlights emphasize a fluid, sculptural silhouette and organic, hand-wrought design.

Decanter

c. 1965

Roger Tsabetsaye

(American, 1941-)
America, Zuni people, 20th century

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