Ancient Islamic Unglazed Jug
Ancient Islamic Unglazed Jug
Item Number: 1275
| Period: | Circa 9th - 10th century CE |
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| Dimensions: | 5 1/2" (14 cm) |
| Material: | Unglazed baked terracotta |
| Condition: | Very good, except for some repair on one shoulder and very small chip at rim. |
| Region: | Western Asia |
| Provenance: | Acquired by the present owner in the Izmir art market in 1965 |
Description
An example of ancient Islamic buffware with intricately incised decoration forming a band on the shoulder of the jar. Two concentric circles around widest circumference. Pierced rim. Unusual top of jar.