Globular vessel with narrow neck and flared mouth; burnished, blackened surface.

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Ceramic Bottle

Maker Tutsi Artist or

Maker Twa Artist

Date20th century

Place of originBurundi, Africa

Place of originRwanda, Africa

MediumCeramic

Dimensions9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (24.1 x 18.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number2006.2.38

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionGlobular vessel with narrow neck and flared mouth; burnished, blackened surface.

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