Unknown Central and South American
Bowl with an Abstract Face

CultureChupícuaro
Titles
  • Bowl with an Abstract Face
Date300 BC–AD 300
Possible placeGuanajuato, Mexico
Possible placeMichoacán, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harry C. Hanszen
Object number65.56
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceAlice Nicholson Hanszen (1900–1977), Houston, until 1965; given to MFAH, 1965.

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