Jar
Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE) · 222–650 CE · Cleveland Museum of Art
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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. This large vessel was thrown in three or four sections.
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- Maker
- Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)
- Date
- 222–650 CE
- Medium
- earthenware
- Dimensions
- Overall: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
- Place of origin
- Iran
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · On view · 102A Ancient Near East
- Credit line
- Gift of Heeramaneck Galleries
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0