Bowl, Incised Hands

7th–9th century

Not on view

The thin-walled bowl in medium to dark-brown clay has a flat bottom and elegantly curved walls decorated on the outside with two incised hands on opposite sides. The outstretched fingers of hands are pointing up. The vessel walls and fingernails are burnished while the hands and bottom are roughened and have a grey color.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Bowl, Incised Hands
Date: 7th–9th century
Geography: Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz
Culture: Veracruz
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 x Diam. 7 1/4 in. (11.43 x 18.42 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Albert J. Grant and Monique Grant Joint Revocable Trust, 2014
Object Number: 2014.244.12
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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