A large Admirality Islands bowl
Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage.
Diam. 66.5 cm
The bowl decorated on two sides and with a double-lined ring, the bottom with two scrolls, overall with a deep attractive patina and an antique restoration with some sort of metal pin.
Part of the Oceania collection.
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