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Round saucer; depression for holding cup; highly worn surface, rolled and pressed brass.
Saucer
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Saucer

Maker Somali Artist
Date20th century
Place of originSomalia, Africa
MediumBrass
Dimensions7/8 x 4 5/8 in. (2.2 x 11.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.62
Collections
Visual DescriptionRound saucer; depression for holding cup; highly worn surface, rolled and pressed brass.
Round saucer; depression for holding cup; highly worn surface, rolled and pressed brass.
Saucer
Somali Artist
20th century
Round saucer; depression for holding cup; highly worn surface, rolled and pressed brass.
Saucer
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20th century
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