Pictorial bowl

11th-13th century

The Casas Grandes settlement engaged in specialized craft activities, including the production of pottery that was distributed by extensive trading networks. Similarity with Pueblo pottery is seen here in that the stylized designs might refer to clouds, rain, lightning, and abstract birds.

Ceramic

4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Diam.: 9 1/2 in.

Gift of John H. Hauberg

86.87

Photo by Paul Macapia

Now on view at the Seattle Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Cosmic Beings in Mesoamerican and Andean Art, Nov. 10, 2018 - ongoing.

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