The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Divination Vessel

Divination Vessel

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Divination Vessel

Date:: 18th–19th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Court of Benin
Culture:: Edo peoples
Medium:: Brass
Dimensions:: Height 4-7/8 in.
Classification:: Metal-Containers
Credit Line:: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991
Accession Number:: 1991.17.119

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