A rounded terracotta bowl attributed to the Chupícuaro culture of Mexico, decorated with a cream geometric band against a warm brick-red ground.
The pleasing globular body curves inward towards a simple rounded rim. The surface retains areas of dark firing colouration, with rubbing and wear to the painted decoration. Several paper collection or dealer labels survive beneath. 11cm diameter.
A rounded terracotta bowl attributed to the Chupícuaro culture of Mexico, decorated with a cream geometric band against a warm brick-red ground.
The pleasing globular body curves inward towards a simple rounded rim. The surface retains areas of dark firing colouration, with rubbing and wear to the painted decoration. Several paper collection or dealer labels survive beneath. 11cm diameter.