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This chile serving bowl does not have the appearance of having been used for serving food at the pueblo prior to it being sold.  When chile bowls have been used for serving red or green chile stew, they absorb a wonderful patina that is neither red nor green, but a warm and smooth oily look.  The interior of the bowl soaks up the essence of the contents and the exterior picks up the oil from one's hands.  The clay is porous so it absorbs easily.  The surfaces of the bowl are stone polished so the bowl is secure from disintegration.

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