Mimbres Classic black-on-white bowl

ca. 1000-1130

A pair of fish caught on lines is a common image. The Mimbres River and other mountain streams in southwest New Mexico were home to trout, perch and other fish. The simple shapes become surfaces for geometric elaboration.

Ceramic, pigment

3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Diam.: 8 1/2 in.

Gift of John H. Hauberg

86.82

Not currently on view

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