Bowl Depicting Row of Fish or Sharks c. 180 - 500

This small Nazca bowl, dating back to between 180 and 500 CE, features a stylized depiction of a row of fish or sharks. The bowl is made of clay and is decorated with a white slip, with black and red paint used to create the images. The Nazca people, known for their impressive geoglyphs and pottery, created this bowl as an example of their artistic skill and appreciation for the natural world. Its small size suggests it may have been used in a ritual or ceremony. The bowl's simple design and intricate detail make it a unique piece of ancient American art.