Cylindrical jar

Parthian

ca. 2nd century CE

Not on view

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Title: Cylindrical jar
Period: Parthian
Date: ca. 2nd century CE
Geography: Iran or Northern Mesopotamia
Culture: Parthian
Medium: Ceramic, glaze
Dimensions: 13.5 in. (34.29 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
Object Number: 22.195
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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