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Animal-Spouted Pitcher

9th–10th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 452
Although this is the only known buff ware pitcher with an animal-headed spout, the type occurs among differently glazed ceramic and metal pitchers of the same period. The decoration on the body of the pitcher includes a field of birds, perhaps peacocks, and other scattered motifs, as well as the yellow and green glazes typical of buff ware.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Animal-Spouted Pitcher
  • Date: 9th–10th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
  • Medium: Earthenware; polychrome decoration under transparent glaze (buff ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.40.247
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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