Description:
Early Luba Lamp Terracotta Pot Funerary Gift
Ancient African Pottery Democratic Republic of Congo
An Ancient Luba Small Clay Lamp Terracotta Pottery Funerary Pot
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire
Origin: Luba peoples of the Upemba Basin in the DRC Congo Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Terracotta, fired ceramic clay
Period: Classic Kisalian, 10th to 14th century, see explanation below
Dimensions: 3.25" height, 8.75" outermost diameter; weight is 1.55 pounds
Condition: Excellent. Held in private collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its original 1950's field acquisition. Completely intact, minute evidence of previous professional restoration of pot bottom noted though this does not detract from the piece's pressence; structurally sound with significant patination throughout. Soil fragments are easily removed with a very soft bristle brush, should you prefer. Exquisite signs of age, minute surface imperfections, calcification and remnants of African soil indicative of extensive burial.
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