VesselsPersian11th century

Unglazed Earthenware Vessel with Sgraffiato Decoration

11th century

Classification

Vessels

Culture

Persian

Century

11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

9.8 x 11.5 cm (3 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)

Provenance

John J. Herrmann Jr. and Annewies van den Hoek, purchased in the 1970s.

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