Jar
Artist
Unknown
CulturePersian
Date12th century A.D.
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (7.9 x 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.565
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DescriptionSmall jar void of decoration. Pink buff body. Turquoise glaze runs unevenly towards foot, stopping just short in drips and rolls. Interior also glazed. Foot & concave bottom (with central shallow cone) unglazed. Glaze beautifully iridescend on exterior and mouth. Slip of paper in it says it was excavated from the city of Sultanabad in 1916.