Copador Bowl

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This Copador Bowl from the El Salvador region of the Mayan world depicts a seated chieftain on the exterior of bowl repeated four times in the same pattern with arms and legs extended.  Interior bottom of bowl depicts the Cardinal directions surrounded by a repeating pattern of what appears to be a bird.  Bowl is of a light cream slip with red and black designs, most of which is remaining.  Exterior bottom of bowl is domed and has a pie crust appearance circling the edge.  Measures approximately 6 1/8 inch in diameter, 2 1/4 inches in height.  In as found condition.  Provenance; private Southwest collection.

Copador Bowl

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