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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1437A,B   CAS 0389-1437A,B; Container with lid
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
Culture East African
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East Africa
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Wide, round, squat jar with rounded base, midlevel shoulder, short neck and very wide mouth; Two wide U-shaped sections have been carved out of the rim, opposite each other; Jar is undecorated except for carved geometric panel around neck; Carved and fitted lid is slightly dome shaped with a tall, open handle in the center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.8, Rim Diam = 23.2, Max Diam = 28.6