Accession No
Z 12033
Description
A large clay basin with a rounded base. Hemispherical in shape with an inverted rim that has three flanges. The outer body of the container has been marked with indentations; the inner body is smooth. The vessel shows signs of burning. A large section has broken away from the rim and is detached but present.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Benin City
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 12033; 26 [Thomas Collection number - 1st Catalogue]; 999 [on object label]
Cultural Affliation
Edo
Material
Clay
Local Term
Measurements
540mm x 210mm x 530mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
The number '999' is seen on the left side of Thomas Collection label.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description for Z 12033 reads: 'native clay basin. [different hand] Very big'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
With 3 flanges around an inverted rim. Large piece broken off side, but present. 2 other cracks in rim.
Event Date 24/4/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Amendments / updates)
1st Thomas Catalogue notes numbers 1-249 as "Bini (Benin City)".
Event Date 31/5/2001
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Amendments / updates)
Numbered '26' in the Thomas Collection, 1st Catalogue.
Event Date 14/12/2016
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A large clay basin with a rounded base. Hemispherical in shape with an inverted rim that has three flanges. The outer body of the container has been marked with indentations; the inner body is smooth. The vessel shows signs of burning. A large section has broken away from the rim and is detached but present.
Event Date 10/9/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:125230
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