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At A Glance

On View
  • Period

    10th century
  • Geography

    Iraq
  • Material

    Earthenware painted over glaze with luster
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 28.2 x 23.2 x 23.2 cm (11 1/8 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1953.90
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1953.90

Object Details

  • Description

    Vase, luster painted with two superimposed stylized birds alternating twice with a long-robed figure with inclined head, the designs separated by five-unit arabesque tree. Broken and put together.
  • Origin

    Iraq
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Vessel
  • On View

    Freer Gallery 03: Engaging the Senses
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