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Group (7) small Bura and Djenne terracotta vessels

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Group (7) small Bura and Djenne terracotta vessels

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Description

Group (7) small Bura and Djenne terracotta vessels, Possibly 4th-16th c., red clay bowls and jugs, some with incised or raised decoration, 8"dia (largest), 5"h (smallest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, appears to be authentic old surface, one bowl with hole loss, two with rim chips, all with weathered surface showing imperfections, no repairs observed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Group (7) small Bura and Djenne terracotta vessels

Name: Group (7) small Bura and Djenne terracotta vessels
SKU: 112683759
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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