Mapungubwe sub-spherical bowl

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Mapungubwe sub-spherical bowl

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/54251

Date: 2010

Description:

This sub-spherical bowl from Mapungubwe has five deeply incised, crosshatched diamond decorations on the shoulder. The vessel has a smooth finish with black burnish on the exterior. the base is rough in texture as a result of domestic use. There is a squared perforation on the shoulder of the bowl as a result of pitch fork striking.

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