Lidded Container
Northern Nguni
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Northern NguniKwaZulu-Natal
Lidded Container
Mid–late 19th century · Vessel
Can I see it?
Yes — on view
Art Institute of Chicago
Room137Chicago, United States
Confirmed on public display.
- Verified
- 9 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Lidded Container” is a work (vessel) by Northern Nguni (KwaZulu-Natal), dated Mid–late 19th century. The catalog places it within Nguni and Arts of Africa, with containers, ceremony, and prestige among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 137) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Northern Nguni
- Date
- Mid–late 19th century
- Medium
- Vessel
- Accession number
- 1979.539
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Data sources
- pipeline · record aic:58443 · fetched 9 d ago
