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Storage Jar

7th century
Not on view
The painted patterns on this large storage jar are arranged to emphasize the swelling shape of the vessel. The animal, bird, and plant motifs are closely related to those found on contemporary textiles.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Storage Jar
  • Date: 7th century
  • Geography: Made in Egypt
  • Medium: Earthenware; painted, unglazed
  • Dimensions: H. 19 7/16 in. (49.4 cm)
    Max. Diam. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
    Diam. of Rim (interior): 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)
    Diam of Foot: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.2.74
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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