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Pre-Columbian Anonymous,
Small Bowl with Incised Glyphs, 1200-1500 AD
Earthenware
2 1/8 in. x 5 in. x 5 in. (5.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm)


Object Type: Ceramic
Technique: Coil-built
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Edward Nagel
Accession Number: 71.1.157


Commentary
Old number: H1315. Very similar to 71.1.156 and 71.1.158.

Marks
No marks besides label with old accession number.

Medium
Coil-built grey-bodied earthenware bowl with incised decoration.

Object Description
Small earthenware bowl with a flat bottom. Coil-built with no slip or paint. The bowl is decorated with incised glyphs which represent smoke. It was probably used as an incense bowl.

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Pre-Columbian & South American, Small Bowls

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