Description : Possibly 3rd-13th c. CE, Niger Region, red clay, some pots with incised and moulded decoration, (3) with orb-form bodies and flaring lip, the largest with sealed dome top, each approx. 11.5h x 6.5dia (largest), some with mineral deposits
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About the lot N° 2221 Title : Terracotta Vessels Size : each approx. 11.5h x 6.5dia (largest), some with mineral deposits Provenance : Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes : Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection. Condition report : Good, appears to be authentic old surface, one with visible repair on mouth, all with hairlines, small rim chips, surface imperfections typical of age and material **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.