Bowl with Flared Sides
Unknown Artist
9th–14th century
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
H. 4 1/4 × Diam. 7 1/8 in. (10.8 × 18.1 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Containers
Culture
Quimbaya
Department
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Museum Accession
Accession Number
X.2.92
Art Historical Context
This elegant *Bowl with Flared*, crafted by an unknown Quimbaya artist the 9th and 14th centuries, exemplifies refined ceramic traditions of pre-Columbian Colombia. Hailing from the Cauca Valley region, where the Quimbaya cultureived, this shallow vessel measures just 4¼ inches high and 7⅛ inches in diameter, making it a practical yet aesthetically pleasing container for food, liquids, or rituals. Its flared sides suggest a form optimized for easy pouring and serving, reflecting the Quimbaya's mastery of everyday functionality blended with subtle artistry. Quimbaya ceramics, like this example...