Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 6th–8th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Sherds |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | a) 12. 3 cm x 11 cm x Th. .9cm b) 13.3 cm x 7.4 cm x Th. 1 cm c) 8.7 cm x 4.6 cm x Th. .8 cm d) 1.9 cm x 6.8 cm c Th. .9 cm e) 1.7 cm x 4.3 cm x Th. .9cm f) 3.6 cm x 3.5 cm x Th. .6 cm g) 3.9 cm x 3.7 cm x Th. .6 cm |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–8th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Sasanian–early Islamic |
| Date Range | 6 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322957