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Beau pot à bière en terre cuite, Zulu, Afrique du sud
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Beau pot à bière en terre cuite, Zulu
- diam. 49 cm
- 19 in
de forme quasi sphérique, à décor incisé d'une bande de motifs entrecroisés parcourus de fines striures. Patine brun roux.
Remarquables par leur finesse, les poteries Zulu sont réalisées exclusivement par les femmes. La couleur noire est obtenue par enfumage (oxydation) à la seconde cuisson. Les pots de ce type sont utilisés pour la consommation de la bière locale, à base de sorgho.
Remarquables par leur finesse, les poteries Zulu sont réalisées exclusivement par les femmes. La couleur noire est obtenue par enfumage (oxydation) à la seconde cuisson. Les pots de ce type sont utilisés pour la consommation de la bière locale, à base de sorgho.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 95
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Minor losses to the mouth, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.