A lovely Mesa Verde black on white bowl, Southwest USA, AD 900 - 1200, the bowl is deep and thin-walled, the interior decorated with interlocking geometric designs. Dia: 8 3/4 in (22.1 cm); H: 5 in (12.7 cm). A very attractive example! Ex Southern California private collection, acquired in the 1960's and 1970's by Dr. John Hilsabeck, Orange County, CA.

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