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Tripod Bowl

Arts of the Americas

MEDIUM Ceramic, pigment
  • Place Found: Costa Rica
  • DATES 800–1200?
    DIMENSIONS 4 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (10.2 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
    ACCESSION NUMBER 31.1322
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mrs. Minor C. Keith in memory of her husband
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Tripod bowl with hollow rattle legs in form of abstract peccary heads. The walls are decorated with geometric designs in red and black with rows of black dots framing the designs. Each leg has an oval perforation at the back. The ceramic style is possibly Mora Polychrome Chircot Variety but confirm this designation. Condition: good; abraded surfaces; one crack on side; a red and white adhesive label with number 220 written on it with black ink.
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