The prehistoric Southwest was home to many different styles of pottery. As such, the name of a pot often refers to a specific site within the region, as well as a specific style of decoration.

This pot was made by the Anasazi near the Chaco Canyon in present-day New Mexico. Ceramics from this area and time were made from a gray clay and coated in a white slip. Like many other Anasazi vessels, this one features a geometric pattern. The contrast between the painted areas and unpainted areas creates an interplay between the positive and negative space.