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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Ewer

late 12th century or early 13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ewer of fritware with deep blue transparent glaze. Globular with a narrow foot-ring and narrow neck moulded in front with a human face. The lip is cut diagonally back following the line of the cap on the head. Vertical ribbon handle.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware with deep blue transparent glaze and moulded
Brief description
Ewer of fritware with deep blue transparent glaze and moulded, Rayy, late 12th century or early 13th century.
Physical description
Ewer of fritware with deep blue transparent glaze. Globular with a narrow foot-ring and narrow neck moulded in front with a human face. The lip is cut diagonally back following the line of the cap on the head. Vertical ribbon handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.1cm
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.55-1955

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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