Salado (possibly Gila) black-on-white pottery bowl, with red exterior, painted on the interior with a box-circle center, appended at the four corners by diamond-form lozenges, and with repeated geometric complements, according to expert bowl is intact with restorations, approx 8"h, 13.5"diam, 5lbs **Provenance: From the collection of Frank K. Ribelin (1933-2010) through inheritance to consignor. This lot was examined via photograph by a highly regarded specialist in Native American and ethnographic art.** **Note: Please consult the condition section for limited observations made by our staff during a visual examination of the lot.** 8.23.26- In my opinion regarding: I am not an expert on prehistoric pottery, its condition, conservation or restoration types or techniques, I have taken numerous images for your reference, as noted by the expert, the bowl is intact with restoration overall, he noted new clay and paint filling in missing spots and covering cracks, a UV light examination shows some of this but is very difficult to photo, the rim is inherently irregular with some small chips, pitting and wear, the bowl shows color variations, evidence of the aforementioned restoration, pitting, nicks, divots, scattered small hairlines, abrasions, some rubs, spotting and color variations to paint and clay, please refer to high-resolution images for your review Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where-is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES**