Six pairs of cups and saucers
Artist
Abu Karo
(Nigerian)
Manufacturer
Abuja Pottery
(Nigerian, founded 1950)
CultureNigerian
OriginAbuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Dateca.1968-1969
MediumStoneware with glazes
DimensionsOverall (G08.12.11.1a): 2 1/2 x 4 x 3 in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.1b): 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 14 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.2a): 2 1/4 x 4 x 3 in. (5.7 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.2b): 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 14 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.3a): 2 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/4 in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 8.3 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.3b): 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 14 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.4a): 2 x 4 x 3 in. (5.1 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.4b): 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 14 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.5a): 2 1/4 x 4 x 3 in. (5.7 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.5b): 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 14 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.6a): 2 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 x 7 cm)
Overall (G08.12.11.6b): 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 14 cm)
MarkingsTwo impressed stamps, one AK, the other illegible
DescriptionSix pairs of cups and saucers by Abu Karo, with greenish glaze and incised decoration.
Credit LineGift of Iris and Jack Lieber
Object numberG08.12.11.1-6
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary CeramicsSub-classification
AfricanStatus
Not on view
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