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Object Number 2003.11.33
Display Title Pot
Descriptions
Object Description Pot; round bottom; porous clay; bands of simple geometric designs with three dark orange burnished bands and burnished rim; applied protrusions
Inventory Description Pot, conical base, constricted neck, lug handles, linear incised design, red ban
Classification
  • Pot
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1900?
Culture
  • Nupe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Ceramic, Clay
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 36 x 36 cm (14 9/16 x 14 3/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.11.33
Credit Line Gift of David and Karina Rilling
Provenance
Collector David C. Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor David C. Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor Karina Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/2003)

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