Lid for Vessel

Fon people, Republic of Benin (formerly Kingdom of Dahomey), African

20th century

  • Titles Lid for Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 6 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. Diam. (16.5 x 24.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.311.2012
  • Work Type lid
  • Classification Containers

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