A tile coffee table after Mimbres pottery
Late 20th century
Central tile with raised mark to verso: Ceramica Cipa / Casalgrande RE / Made Italy
The square wood frame with thirty-six inset tiles forming an image taken from a Mimbres pottery bowl of two intertwined mountain sheep, sold together with a paperback book featuring original bowl: Berlant, Tony (introduction). "Mimbres Pottery: Ancient Art of the American Southwest." New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1983

2 pieces
16.125" H x 39.325" W x 39.325" D
Exhibited: As of the publishing year of the companion book, the original bowl was displayed in the permanent collection at Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

The wood overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, and indentations commensurate with age. The tiles in good condition, some with minor surface grime. Book in overall good condition with shelf wear, bumping to edges, and sun fading and curling to cover. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.