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African Igbo Ukwu Terracotta Pottery Vessel Urn, Nigeria

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African Igbo Ukwu Terracotta Pottery Vessel Urn, Nigeria

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Description

Ca. 16thC. African Igbo Ukwu vessel, terracotta; Nigeria. Missing top, wear to side with losses and hole. Apparently no cracks or repairs. Purchased Primitive Art 2006, Paris (copy of original receipt available if requested). Ex-Nooter coll.

Condition

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Dimensions

17.25 x 10 in

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African Igbo Ukwu Terracotta Pottery Vessel Urn, Nigeria

Name: African Igbo Ukwu Terracotta Pottery Vessel Urn, Nigeria
SKU: 151697302
Price: 310 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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