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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameCup (imperfect)
Drinking Vessel
Vessel
Object NumberABDUA:59257
Other NumberH249+15
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionCup (1 of 3) in black ware, polished with banded incised decoration. Fine decoration of intermittent cross hatched banding. Possibly influenced by European design.
DimensionsH: 75 x Diam (rim): 92mm
MaterialsPottery, clay
ConditionFair
CompletenessIncomplete
MakerBaganda People or Bunyoro People?
Place KeyAfrica, East Africa, Republic of Uganda, Western Uganda or Buganda?
Field CollectorMacdonald, Maj. Gen. James R. L.
Object History NoteNote in Slip catalogue reads 'East Central Africa Expeditions of 1891-1893 or 1897-1898. Slip catalogued and numbered 18/1/71.'
Inscription ContentOld Label Reads 'Cup, black ware, polished, Uganda. East Central Africa Expeditions of 1891-1893 or 1897-1898. Presented by Major General Sir James Ronald Leslie MacDonald, 1930.'
Aquisition SourceMacdonald, Maj. Gen. James R. L.
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