Ewer
17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This flask is probably part or a ewer and basin set used for washing hands before, during and after dining. The water might have been scented with rose petals or orange flower water
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, moulded, green glazed |
| Brief description | Ewer, earthenware, of circular shape, covered with a translucent green glaze; Iran, 17th century |
| Physical description | Bottle, fritware, large flattened circular body (the neck damaged and missing), raised on a flared foot, the circular body is decorated with moulded concentric circles in slight relief. The whole covered with a dark-green 'glassy' glaze. |
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| Summary | This flask is probably part or a ewer and basin set used for washing hands before, during and after dining. The water might have been scented with rose petals or orange flower water |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1463-1876 |
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| Record created | May 10, 2005 |
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