Pitcher

Bamum people, Republic of Cameroon, African

19th century

  • Titles Pitcher (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay, encrustation
  • Dimensions 19 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (49.5 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Sol and Josephine Levitt, 1990.166
  • Work Type pitcher
  • Classification Containers

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