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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