Zoomorphic Pitcher
Vessels13th century

Zoomorphic Pitcher

13th century

Description

This pitcher is molded in the shape of an ox; the animal wears a harness defined in low relief. Despite the thinness of the potting, the vessel is intact. The glaze has deteriorated in some areas, but the overall surface is in very good condition.

Classification
Vessels
Technique
Mold-made
Medium
Molded fritware covered with turquoise (copper) alkali glaze opacified with tin
Period
Seljuk-Atabeg period
Century
13th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

18.4 x 10.2 cm (7 1/4 x 4 in.)

Provenance

[Mansour Gallery, London, 1978], sold; to Stanford and Norma Jean Calderwood, Belmont, MA (1978-2002), gift; to Harvard Art Museums, 2002.

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