Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleJug sherds
MediumCeramic, glaze
Dimensionsa) 7-7/8 in. x 5-3/4 in. x Th. 1 cm b) 8.3 cm x 9 cm x Th. 1 cm c) 8-1/4 in. x 6-7/8 in. x Th. .9cm d) 13.6 cm x 6-1/4 in. x Th. .9cm e) 14.2 cm x 16.4 cm x Th. 1.2 cm f) 7.5 cm x 8.4 cm x Th. 1.2 cm
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1933
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 700

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322945