Bowl
(c. 1952)
Medium
earthenware
Measurements
4.5 × 18.3 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr Pat Corbett, 1996
© The Estate of Carl Cooper
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
incised in base c.: Carl Cooper (underlined)
Accession Number
1996.819
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
The bowl is an outstanding example of translation of bark painting motifs and of finely incised lines.
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