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Pueblo Chile Serving Bowl from Kewa - Santo Domingo - C3753.18

Category: Pottery | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Fri, Apr 29th 2016, 3:07pm

Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo Pottery - C3753.18This 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.


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