Lidded Bowl, Marquesas Islands

Lidded Bowl
Marquesas Islands

Length: 15 ¾ in (39 cm)
The underside of the bowl inscribed in red ink: "L.P.70.46a", and with a printed paper label: "MATHIAS KOMOR WORKS OF ART NEW YORK", the label inscribed in black ink: "1.187" and "Marquesas"
The underside of the lid inscribed in red ink: "L.P.70.46b"

Condition Report:
Very good condition overall. Minor marks, nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions scattered in places. Some scuffing and wear to the (original) applied black surface, revealing the warm, natural color of the wood underneath.

Provenance:
Reportedly Linden-Museum, Stuttgart
Mathias Komor, New York (inv. no. 1.187)
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York, acquired from the above
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 1979.206.1815ab), donated by the above
Sotheby's, New York, November 14, 1980, lot 78, consigned by the above
Abraham Rosman and Paula Rubel, New York, acquired at the above auction