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A bright turquoise-glazed ceramic pitcher with a single handle, flared neck, and rounded body. Faint relief carvings decorate the neck and body. The glaze stops unevenly near the bottom, exposing an unglazed tan base.
Jug or Ewer
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Jug or Ewer

Maker Iranian
DateSeljuk period, 12th-13th century
Place of originIran, Asia
MediumEarthenware
Dimensions8 5/8 x 6 x 6 in. (21.9 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1994.5.2
Collections
Visual DescriptionA bright turquoise-glazed ceramic pitcher with a single handle, flared neck, and rounded body. Faint relief carvings decorate the neck and body. The glaze stops unevenly near the bottom, exposing an unglazed tan base.
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