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vase

human history
  • Description

    [Soapstone] vase with lid. Polished black colour with engraved designs showing natural grey stone colour. Engraved designs on vase comprise horizontal and bands of dots and small flourish motifs. Interior of vase is polished black colour. Bottom of vase is natural unpolished grey stone. Circle of brown [resin] adhered to bottom of vase. Lid has flange and a knob with pointed tip.

    Engraved designs on lid comprise horizontal bands of dots and small flourishes, and a geometric line design on knob. Interior of lid is natural unpolished grey stone. Circle of brown [resin] adhered to interior of lid.

  • Place
    India
  • Accession Date
    1919
  • Other Id

    13197 (ethnology)

  • Department

    World

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