Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Jug sherds |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | a) 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 |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322945