| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1438A,B | ![]() |
| Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Container with lid | |
| Culture | East African | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | unknown | |
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| Other Geographic Data | East Africa | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | Deep, cylindrical jar with flat bottom and slightly tapering sides, and wide mouth; Decoration consists of alternating plain bands and shallowly carved geometric-patterned bands; Round fitted lid is plain except for high knobbed handle in center, supported on three pedestal feet; Interior and exterior of both jar and lid are stained black. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.8, Rim Diam = 15.2, Max Diam = 19.6 |