Terracotta Storage Urn, Bura Culture, Niger River Valley, Niger/Burkina Faso
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Terracotta Storage Urn, Bura Culture, Niger River Valley, Niger/Burkina Faso
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:A.D. 1000-1100
- Condition:Repaired: There is a small chip on the bottom rim and a small repaired chip on the back rim. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is a small chip on the bottom rim and a small repaired chip on the back rim.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZK#6734 1stDibs: LU1778213649612
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