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

Vase

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

Vase of fritware moulded in relief and partly covered with a greenish-turquoise glaze. Pear-shaped body with a nearly cylindrical neck flaring upwards and a loop handle. Decorated on the shoulder with a band of running animals moulded in countersunk low relief.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware moulded in relief and partly covered with a greenish-turquoise glaze
Brief description
Vase of fritware moulded in relief and partly covered with a greenish-turquoise glaze, Iran, 12th century or 13th century.
Physical description
Vase of fritware moulded in relief and partly covered with a greenish-turquoise glaze. Pear-shaped body with a nearly cylindrical neck flaring upwards and a loop handle. Decorated on the shoulder with a band of running animals moulded in countersunk low relief.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.7cm
  • Diameter: 20.9cm
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.412-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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