Carinated vessel; blackened and burnished vessel with raised motifs of cross-hatching and bands on neck and shoulder; rounded bottom.

Ceramic pot

Maker Songye Artist

Date20th century

Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa

MediumCeramic

Dimensions13 x 14 in. (33 x 35.6 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number2006.2.45

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionCarinated vessel; blackened and burnished vessel with raised motifs of cross-hatching and bands on neck and shoulder; rounded bottom.

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