Sold for $2,375

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Southwestern Black-on-White Pottery Bowls

pre-1500

lot of 2, includes:

a square Mimbres example, and a Mesa Verde Black on White example

Mimbres height 3-1/2 x diameter 8 inches; Mesa Verde height 3-1/8 x diameter 7-1/8 inches

The Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, Denver, Colorado

Mimbres bowl purchased from Dan Lofland, 1981; Mesa Verde bowl purchased from Gene Lang, Denver 1979

Condition Report

Mimbres example with loss in bottom center and cracks visible throughout base. Adhesive residue visible on base. Mesa Verde bowl intact with no repairs, cracks forming at base. Both show surface soiling and chips, commensurate with age. Please request additional images.

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