This bowl has all the markings of one that was used extensively in the preparation of bread dough. The exterior patina indicates much handling by its owner and the interior patina shows indications of use.

The body of the bowl is decorated in black vegetal paint over the cream-colored rag-wiped bentonite slip. The design consists of what is sometimes called the “Tulip” design. Double framing lines at the rim and near the underbody are penetrated by a traditional ceremonial break that goes through the entire design element.

The underbody is natural unslipped clay that has been stone polished. A wide red band was wiped on as a dividing line between the lower pair of framing lines and the underbody. The rim is black.

The bowl is in very good condition. It has a beautiful patina resulting from years of being handled by hand.

Provenance: Cody, Wyoming Collection. This Santo Domingo Dough Bowl was part of the exhibit CODY, WYOMING POTTERY COLLECTION June 10, 2006 until September 10, 2006 and BOWLS: A Pueblo Necessity December 15, 2006 until December 31, 2006 presented at adobe gallery Santa fe.