Pitcher with rings in relief
12th-13th century
Description
It was not unusual for Islamic potters to copy more prestigious metalwork, as can be seen in this ceramic ewer imitating the metal shape of contemporary ewers from Herat. The potter followed this shape closely, giving his ewer a fluted body, a molding where the neck joins the body, and a thumb rest on the handle. He has even reproduced the lugs on the neck, which would have served no purpose on the ceramic version. Notes from the Glory and Prosperity exhibition, Feb - June 2002.
Dimensions
25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)
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