VesselsIslamic8th century

Lobed Cup with Handle

8th century

Description

Early Islamic period, probably Iraq or Iran. The lobes of the cup bear well-defined palmettes and foliate scrolls, and are outlined with beaded borders.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Earthenware, molded under monochrome lead glaze

Culture

Islamic

Period

Umayyad period

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.9 x W. 17.5 cm (3 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.) without thumb rest: Diam. 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)

Provenance

John J. Herrmann Jr. and Annewies van den Hoek, (by 1979), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2007.

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