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Dark brown vessel; carinated body; upper half modeled with rectangular forms; short flaring neck.
Vessel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Vessel

Maker West African Artist
Dateundated
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions8 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (20.3 x 24.8 x 24.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.11
Collections
Visual DescriptionDark brown vessel; carinated body; upper half modeled with rectangular forms; short flaring neck.
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