VesselsPersian17th century

Canteen with Chinese-style Decoration

c. 1650

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Fritware with underglaze painting in cobalt blue

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

28.5 x 20 x 10.5 cm (11 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

Provenance

H. Khan Monif, New York.

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