Accession No
1961.4.1-6
Description
Six coffee cups of brown to black ware. They have upright rims, slightly rounded bodies and pedestal bases. They are decorated with linear and circular markings, each with a unique pattern. The designs are filled with with soft white paste to create a contrast on the dark background.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Wollamo Province; Soddu
Period
Source
Scott, Hugh (Dr) [field collector and bequeather]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1961.4.1-6
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
70mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten note found with objects reads: 'Six coffee-cups, examples of many simple designs, made locally at Soddu, Wollamo Province, Ethiopia, November 1948. Hugh Scott.
Event Date
Author: Annie Tomkins
Context (Field collection)
Donated by Dr Hugh Scott, FRS.
Made and collected at Soddu, 1948.
Event Date 1948
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card 1961.4[.1-6]: 'Six coffee cups of brown to black ware with simple incised designs filled with soft white paste.'
Event Date 1961
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Six coffee cups of brown to black ware. They have upright rims, slightly rounded bodies and pedestal bases. They are decorated with linear and circular markings, each with a unique pattern. The designs are filled with with soft white paste to create a contrast on the dark background.
Event Date 21/2/2022
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:106014
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