Lot 17
  • 17

Ladi Kwali

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ladi Kwali
  • Large Water Jar
  • impressed with Artist's and Abuja Pottery seals
  • stoneware
  • height: 36cm.; 14¼in.
  • Executed circa the 1960s.

Provenance

Private Collection, London

Exhibited

Farnham, Crafts Study Centre, Ladi Kwali, 6th January - 2nd May 2015, un-numbered exhibition.

Condition

There is a minor firing crack to the rim of the jar measuring approximately 2.5cm. in length. This is in keeping with the nature of the firing techniques, and often occurs within the artist's works. There are a few further tiny imperfections to the glaze, again, in keeping with the nature of the technique and materials, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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