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Persian style ewer with decoration of flowers, grass and trefoil design.
Ewer
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ewer

Maker Vietnamese
Date15th-16th Century
Place of originVietnam, Asia
MediumGlazed stoneware
Dimensions7 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 5 7/8 in. (18.4 x 15.6 x 14.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1996.22
Collections
Visual DescriptionPersian style ewer with decoration of flowers, grass and trefoil design.

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