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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Beer Storage Vessel (uphiso)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Beer Storage Vessel (uphiso)

Maker Zulu Artist , Nangoma Region
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumTerracotta, animal fat, soot
Dimensions15 1/2 x 13 in. (39.4 x 33 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2006.2.3
Collections
DescriptionOvoid pot with neck and flared rim; raised pattern on shoulder
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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