Jar

Culture: Syrian
Culture: possibly Egyptian
Date: 12th–13th century
Material: Glazed fritware
from: Syria, Asia
Classification: Ceramics, containers
Collection: Islamic Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 120
Dimensions: height: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
diameter of mouth: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
diameter of shoulder: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
diameter of base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 145:1921

NOTES

This little jar comes either from Egypt, where the composite ceramic body known as fritware was invented, or from Syria, which had a strong tradition of producing high quality ceramics.

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