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Water Jug and Carrying Strap early 1900s1915.460_web

"Africa, early 20th century"

The water jug is located at the Cleveland Institute of Art, but is not on display. This water jug was made with Terracotta and plant fiber. The rounded water jug is engraved patterns along the base and neck. The knitted material was most likely used to carry and hold. The dimensions of the water jug are overall: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.) The Diameter of mouth with rim: 17.8 x 8.9 cm (7 x 3 1/2 in.) This piece of art was purchased by the Educational Purchase Fund 1915.460.

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Uploaded on February 9, 2021