Urna Mortuoria

Bakongo · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reference: RCPT-18

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Height
48 cm
Material
Wood and pigments.

Funeral urn supported by four cariatids. On the cover is the representation of the character whose relics or ashes are destined to be kept in the…

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Funeral urn supported by four cariatids. On the cover is the representation of the character whose relics or ashes are destined to be kept in the urn. Articulated cover, dark patina.

Further technical information
Attributed period
Years 60
Recorded weight
5 g

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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