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Inkstand

12th–14th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Inkstand
  • Date: 12th–14th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Morocco
  • Medium: Earthenware; glazed
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
    W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
    D. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: The Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.120.188
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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