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An Edo Lidded Container, Fisch

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Item Details

Description

Deckeldose, Fisch
Edo, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Gelbguss. H 9,5 cm. B 17,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich.

Ausgestellt:
Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011).

Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 340 Jahre (+/- 20 %).

Königlicher Behälter für Kolanüsse.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Plankensteiner, Barbara / Brandl-Straka, Ursula (2007). Benin. Könige und Rituale. Höfische Kunst aus Nigeria. Gent: Snoeck Publishers. Seite 434.

CHF 2 000 / 4 000
EUR 1 720 / 3 440

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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Weight

1515 g

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An Edo Lidded Container, Fisch

Name: An Edo Lidded Container, Fisch
SKU: 91814208
Price: 3000 CHF
Availability: InStock

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Starting Price CHF 1,000

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