{"product_id":"mangbetu-clay-vase-229-1","title":"Mangbetu Clay Vase - 229.1","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eMangbetu Vase\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterful blend of functional pottery and soulful sculpture, hand-crafted by the Mangbetu people of the \u003cb\u003eDemocratic Republic of the Congo\u003c\/b\u003e. A true conversation piece for a curated home, it embodies the \"beauty of the soul\" that defines Central African prestige art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Part of our exclusive vintage collection, this anthropomorphic vessel is more than a container; it is a celebration of cultural identity and ancestral storytelling. Historically used for various tasks from cooking to storage, these pots are now sought after for their striking architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eEthno-Linguistic Group:\u003c\/b\u003e Mangbetu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-burnished \u003cb\u003eterracotta\u003c\/b\u003e with a deep, obsidian-like patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage and carefully restored; natural imperfections reflect its unique history and the gentle nature of old ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 38cm H x 25cm D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904339996896,"sku":"BBMANG8046BOT","price":173.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/mangbetu-clay-vase-229-1","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}