Rounded cup with loop handle

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At A Glance

  • Period

    1400-800 BCE
  • Geography

    Iran
  • Material

    Earthenware
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 9.8 x 12.9 x 12 cm (3 7/8 x 5 1/16 x 4 3/4 in)
  • Accession Number

    S1998.316
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S1998.316

Object Details

  • Description

    A small, hand modeled round pot/cup made of gray/brown earthenware with a single loop handle. The rim is small, flares outward, and is flattened on top.
    Intact. A small "dent" can be seen on the bottom, from resting of the wet clay on an uneven surface before firing. Scatted root marks, blanching of the surface. Scattered pinholes/firing flaws. Overall, in very good-excellent condition.
  • Provenance

    From at least 1965 to 1998
    Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hauge [1]
    From 1998
    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hauge in 1998
    Notes:
    [1] Object record.
    Acquired in Tehran.
  • Collection

    National Museum of Asian Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Asian Traditions in Clay: The Hauge Gifts (October 29, 2000 to April 22, 2001)
  • Previous custodian or owner

    Victor (1919-2013) and Takako (1923-2015) Hauge
  • Origin

    Iran
  • Credit Line

    Gift of Victor and Takako Hauge
  • Type

    Vessel
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