DepartmentLatin America

Bowl

NameBowl

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th - early 19th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumTin-glazed earthenware with cobalt, copper, antimony, iron in-glaze

Dimensions7 5/8 × 14 1/8 × 14 1/8 in. (19.4 × 35.8 × 35.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Carlos Osuna, A.1970.42.1

Object numberA.1970.42.1

Collections

DescriptionLarge hemispherical aperlado bowl w/ decorated exterior. Decorated area divided into 6 zones by diamond ladders. Each zone contains one of two floral variations. Bottom of decorative field is closed by dark blue egg-and-dart band. Interior is undecorated. Tumacacori ware. Light blue with green yellow brown floral design. Cracked, repaired with plaster.