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A round, dark grey ceramic pot with a simple circular opening. Its surface is decorated with lightly incised, linear patterns featuring a large four-petaled floral design on the right and a leafy branch on the left.
Lidded Vessel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Lidded Vessel

Maker Zulu Artist
Dateundated
Place of originSouth Africa, Africa
MediumClay, fiber and beads
Dimensions12 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (31.8 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.70
Collections
Visual DescriptionA round, dark grey ceramic pot with a simple circular opening. Its surface is decorated with lightly incised, linear patterns featuring a large four-petaled floral design on the right and a leafy branch on the left. The basketry lid features a light blue beaded ring and dangling loop on top. The sides feature small, multi-colored beaded bar motifs and faint red marks. Light blue beads trim the bottom edge.
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