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

Jar

14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jar of earthenware painted in green and brown under a clear glaze. Pear-shaped with a swelling mouth and slightly spreading foot. Painted with vertical stripes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware, painted
Brief description
Jar of earthenware painted in green and brown under a clear glaze, excavated at Fayyum, 14th century.
Physical description
Jar of earthenware painted in green and brown under a clear glaze. Pear-shaped with a swelling mouth and slightly spreading foot. Painted with vertical stripes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.2cm
  • Diameter: 16.5cm
Credit line
Given by Mr G.D. Hornblower
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.1412-1921

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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