Anointing vessel
Djenne · Mali
Reference: TRRC-21
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- Height
- 8 cm
- Material
- Terracotta
Small glass of terracotta intended to contain medicinal ointments for healings, magic substances or cosmetics to enhance the beauty of the woman.
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Full original description
Small glass of terracotta intended to contain medicinal ointments for healings, magic substances or cosmetics to enhance the beauty of the woman.
Further technical information
- Width
- 7 cm
- Attributed period
- Century XI a XVII
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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