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Cylindrical vessel; rolled brass.
Cup
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Cup

Maker Somali Artist
Date20th century
Place of originSomalia, Africa
MediumBrass
Dimensions3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.63
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