Berber African Pottery Amphora

Description

Berber, Morocco. African painted terracotta pottery amphora with double-handles and tapered neck, 19th to early 20th century. Featuring red and black polychrome geometric patterns painted along the shoulders and handles of the vessel.
Height: 18 1/4 in x width: 17 in x diameter: 11 in.

Condition

Small chips and losses along the upper lip rim. Losses to the pigment throughout. The polychrome is delicate resulting in flaking. Evidence of a repair to one of the handle's where it meets with the body of the pot. Wear commensurate with age and material. Dust and debris gathered along the interior. Wear along the foot rim.

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Berber African Pottery Amphora

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