Bottle with Floral Decor
11th-13th century
Dimensions
H. 24.1 x Diam. 13.6 cm (9 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.
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