Unglazed, low-fired vessel with three interior lugs.

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Brazier

Maker Somali Artist

Date20th century

Place of originSomalia, Africa

MediumCeramic

Dimensions7 1/2 x 13 in. (19.1 x 33 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding

Object number2005.28.55

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionUnglazed, low-fired vessel with three interior lugs.

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