Lidded storage vessel

CultureSongye

Datemid-20th century

MediumFired clay

DimensionsOverall: 13 1/2 × 9 × 9 inches (34.29 × 22.86 × 22.86 cm)
A: 2 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 2 3/4 inches (6.35 × 6.99 × 6.99 cm)
B: 11 1/2 × 9 × 9 inches (29.21 × 22.86 × 22.86 cm)

Credit LineGift of Aaron Ellsworth

Object number2008.60.A,B

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African Art

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DescriptionThe lidded storage vessel has a wide base with a full, gently swelling form. The upper half of the vessel gradually curves inward to smaller mouthed opening topped by a fitted conical lid. The vessel is in good condition, with its gray-brown surface showing normal wear. The surface decoration consists of deeply incised lines: a pair of incised lines encircle the lower quarter of the vessel, and the vessel's mouth is encircled by a wide band of concentic lines. The shoulders of the vessel are embellished with three (?) large incised concentric circles which are bisected by a pair of incised lines that encircle the vessel. The vessel's conical lid is topped by a small conical knob, and the lid's outer edges are decorated with small semi-circles of incised concentric lines.Provenance

Provenance

With Mamady, by 2006;

Purchased from Mamady by Aaron Ellsworth, Kansas City, MO, 2006-2008 [1];

His gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2008.

NOTES:

[1] According to Aaron Ellsworth, in email correspondence with MacKenzie Mallon, Specialist, Provenance, September 3, 2022, NAMA curatorial files, Mamady is an African dealer.

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