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Catalog Number CAS 0389-1438A,B   CAS 0389-1438A,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 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