{"product_id":"mangbetu-clay-vase-229-3","title":"Mangbetu Clay Vase - 229.3","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMangbetu Vase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a masterful blend of functional pottery and soulful sculpture, hand-crafted by the Mangbetu people of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNortheastern 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMangbetu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-burnished\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eterracotta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a deep, obsidian-like patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage 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: 39cm H x 25cm D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57437827006848,"sku":"BBMANG8048BOT","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2265\/8432\/files\/IMG_7294_3ebe57d9-e972-4e44-9127-273e6d09ec75.jpg?v=1771676615","url":"https:\/\/atnest.uk\/products\/mangbetu-clay-vase-229-3","provider":"Nest UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}