Plate, Lake Patzcuaro


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Central American ➔ Plate, Lake Patzcuaro

Identifier:
138002
Description:
Off-white bowl with brown paint or glaze. Image of a water's edge. On the water are two boats each with a person in it. Both boaters hold an oar or a net. There are two fish in the water. On land stands a person, bigger than those in the boats in the foreground.;Identified by Martha Egan, Pachamama Store Owner, Albuquerque, NM; tel: 505.898.7554;The region around Lake Patzcuaro, located in Michoacan, Mexico, is known for its distinctive cream and brown pottery. The area is also known for fishing, and lake scenes are very commonly depicted on local ceramics.
Date:
1940 – 1960
Materials:
Painted, Glazed, Ceramic
Dimensions:
1" h
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Exhibit/Program:
Newcomers: The People of this Place (after 2008)