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Jar
222–650 CE
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
Simply decorated with bands of wavy and dotted sawtooth patterns on the neck and shoulder, this large jar features two small handles for lifting and a wide mouth for easy access to its contents. A shiny glaze covers the exterior surface.
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Details
- Title: Jar
- Date Created: 222–650 CE
- Physical Dimensions: Overall: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
- Type: Ceramic
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1944.459
- Medium: earthenware
- Fun Fact: This large vessel was thrown in three or four sections.
- Department: Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Culture: Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)
- Credit Line: Gift of Heeramaneck Galleries
- Collection: Near Eastern Art
- Accession Number: 1944.459
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