VesselsPersian13th century

Ewer with inscription in relief around the shoulder

13th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Unglazed

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

Persian

Period

Seljuk-Atabeg period

Century

13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

29 cm (11 7/16 in.)

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