Object Description
A finely rendered Nabatean deep red terracotta bowl, comprised of extremely thin walls and a smooth finishing. The inside of the bowl is decorated with a delicate vegetal motif, rendered and hand- painted in a darker, brown pigment. The motif, which extends from the centre of the bowl, is displayed in alternating bands of sprayed leaves and a single band of painted dots. The outside of the bowl features a wide band of white slip, beginning from the rim. An exquisite example of the finest Nabataean ware.