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A round ceramic pot with a solid dark bottom. The upper body features a bold pattern of alternating red and black triangles. The wide neck features alternating bands of yellow and red.
Vessel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Vessel

Maker Zulu Artist
Dateundated
Place of originSouth Africa, Africa
MediumClay with polychrome
Dimensions12 x 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (30.5 x 34.9 x 34.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.79
Collections
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