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Goblet

Culture: Wongo
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: early 20th century
Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (12.5 x 9 x 9 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.155
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.155_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Wooden pedestal cup with flared lip. Neck has incised band of zigzag patterns and other decorative motifs. Around body of vessel is an incised linear guilloche design. Condition is good with small chip missing from lip. Dark brown glossy patina.

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