New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Diners In The Courtyard

Artist Unknown

CulturePersian

Date12th century A.D.

MediumClay | Quartz | Potash | Composite

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (4.4 x 8.9 x 14 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.341

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 107

DescriptionRectangular object is hollow and contains six figures seated about the edge facing a circular object at center. (Diners in a courtyard?). Small perforated rail at top of opening. Bosses at each corner, molded floral designs on sides, rectangular openings on long sides. Bottom flat and unglazed.