Container

Container

WW-1900-142464
1900·Terracotta and slip·86.4 × 34.3 × 39.4 cm (34 × 13 1/2 × 15 1/2 in.)

<p>The complex form of this tall and narrow storage vessel was constructed in several phases, starting with the base, which was textured with a roulette (a toothed disk), and followed by the foot. The upper half, culminating in the ribbed neck, was then built using a coiling technique. The lid was likely formed separately. The imagery on its surface includes tall staffs that may represent old iron currency; a snake; and a bush-buffalo head signifying prosperity, protection, and fertility.</p>

Catalogue

Year
1900
Dimensions
86.4 × 34.3 × 39.4 cm (34 × 13 1/2 × 15 1/2 in.)

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Record

Verified by WattsOS
Year
1900
Dimensions
86.4 × 34.3 × 39.4 cm (34 × 13 1/2 × 15 1/2 in.)
Watts ID
WW-1900-142464

Source

Source
aic
Status
verified