Jar and Cover

17th century-19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jar, fritware, of baluster shape, underglaze painted in black with a thick turquoise glaze. The brass replacement cover, chased and engraved.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jar
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Fritware, with underglaze painting, brass
Brief description
Jar, fritware, painted in underglaze black, transparent turquoise glaze; Iran, 17th/19th century. Replacement brass cover, Iran, 19th century.
Physical description
Jar, fritware, of baluster shape, underglaze painted in black with a thick turquoise glaze. The brass replacement cover, chased and engraved.
Dimensions
  • Conversion height: 34cm
  • Diameter: 20.3cm
Style
Gallery label
(1954-)
Jar, with brass cover and mount of later date.
From Khorassan.
PERSIAN; 17th -18th century.
1017-1883.
Collection
Accession number
1017:1, 2-1883

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Record createdJanuary 15, 2009
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