Marajó bowl AD 400–1300 Island of Marajó, State of Pará, Brazil Clay, paint13 x 8 cm Gorbiniano Villaca Collection 14/6334
This grayware jar is covered with incised decorations and painted black and white. It was made for ceremonial purposes rather than for everyday use. Ceramics of this type are limited to Marajó Island and are not found in other parts of the Amazon.