Object ID: 1967.06.209

archaeological

Unknown Plainware Minature Bowl

Miniature ceramic vessels like this one are not uncommon at prehistoric sites in the Southwest. Archaeologists have a variety of hypotheses to explain the presence of these vessels, but no one truly knows what their purpose was. What do you think they were used for?

Catalog Record

Culture/Ethnicity: Mogollon

Object Name: Miniature

Other Name: Miniature Bowl

Artist/Creator: NA

Locale: Quemado

Use: Domestic Use

Construction: Coiled

Height: 2.5

Length: 5.3

Width: 5

Location: Kent Hall, East Gallery, Unit_11, Shelf_3

Description: Gray ware ceramic miniature bowl with no decoration.

Source: Robert Sheriff