Ceramic Vessel

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A ceramic vessel of unknown origin, possibly west African. Several repairs were made to the lid, which can be seen in the photos. Provenance of a dealer in San Francisco, CA. We guarantee every item as described, and have 2-3 experts look at each item to come to a consensus. Please feel free to reach out at anytime with any questions, comments, concerns or issues. We ship in house and do what we can to ensure the shipping costs are as reasonable as possible.

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8.5 x 6 x 6 in

Ceramic Vessel

Lot 0024

Estimate $20-$40Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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Tribal Art, African Art and Antiquities

Mar 25, 2026 10:00 PM EDT

Aptos, CA, United States

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