DepartmentLatin America

Bowl

NameBowl

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumTin-glazed earthenware with cobalt in-glaze

Dimensions11 × 11 in. (28 × 28 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.55

Object numberA.1969.45.55

Collections

DescriptionFluted bowl. Scalloped. Lobed shape painted with intricate design of roses and ribbands between pairs of pendent triangular forms. The pattern is entirely outlined in light blue, in each detail. the border shows vertical dark blue bands alternating with reswerve white sections containing blue floral motifs. The central field of the bowl shows a large flower with smaller flowers, leaves, and dot clusters swirling around it. Exterior is undecorated.