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1982.20.32

Ink pot of clay. It consists of an inverted shallow cone joined to a spherical bowl with base. [MOBB [OPS move] 04/02/2016]

1982.20.32

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ink pot of clay. It consists of an inverted shallow cone joined to a spherical bowl with base. [MOBB [OPS move] 04/02/2016]
Long description
Ink pot of clay. It consists of an inverted shallow cone joined to a spherical bowl with base; their juncture is decorated with vestigial handles and an indented pattern. The centre top hole is rimmed. The texture of the bowl is stippled. [MOBB [OPS move] 04/02/2016]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Northern Darfur
Cultural groups
Zaghawa
Person
Field collector Natalie Tobert
PRM source Natalie Tobert
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1982
Date collected
January - June 1982
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1982
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Process Slipped, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Incised
Dimensions
Diameter: max 135 mm, Height: max 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1982.20.32

Search terms: Writing, Pottery, Vessel, Writing Accessory

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