Ewer with bird, vegetal, and calligraphic motifs, 12th century
Unknown artist, Iranexpand_more
Stonepaste with molded decor under lapis-blue glaze, Kashan wareexpand_more
Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more 50.46.429
On View in Gallery 243expand_more
This elegant ewer, with its lobed body and bird, foliage, and calligraphic motifs in molded low relief, is one of only a few similar vessels glazed in dark blue that have survived from the Kashan workshops of the late Seljuk period.
Details
- Title
- Ewer with bird, vegetal, and calligraphic motifs
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 9 15/16 in. (25.24 cm)
- Accession Number
- 50.46.429
- Curator Approved
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