Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A lovely pottery bowl adorned with vibrant stucco pigments. The ancient vessel presents a carinated form with a round yet stable base and thick walls that flare outwards to a wide, circular rim. A rich hue of coral envelops the interior of the dish, while a shade of pale orange covers the exterior. Powder blue-colored bands additionally adorn the vessel with 1 band stretching horizontally along the interior walls and 2 more forming top and bottom borders for the exterior. Size: 6.2" in diameter x 3.1" H (15.7 cm x 7.9 cm)

Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-private Houston, Texas, USA, collection, acquired before 2000

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#167347

Collection labels on base. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressively preserved stucco and some petite manganese deposits in areas.