PLACE REPRESENTED: Gondar (specifically King Fasilides Castle) , Ethiopia

ITEM: Mug

NOTES: King Fasilides Castle (The Fasil Ghebbi) is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. It is notable because the King tired of the traditional ways of nomading and living in tents and decided to put down roots and built a castle home. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Hindu, Arab, and Baroque characteristics

YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1990s

MADE FROM: ceramic material

MADE IN: unknown

MANUFACTURER: unknown

DIMENSIONS: 10cm tall, 8cm diameter