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CAS 0389-1439A-C   CAS 0389-1439A-C; Double bowl with lid
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Double bowl with lid
Culture East African
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East Africa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Deep, wide round bowl with low shoulder and inward tapering sides; Decorative band of alternating plain and hachured triangles encircles neck; Two geometric designs are carved opposite each other along lip; Fitted lid is surmounted by second, oval bowl with a similar decorative design band; Second bowl has fitted lid with a high, openwork carved handle on top; Small section of rim of lid has been carved out; Exterior and interior sides only of bowls are stained black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 25.5