Jar

12th century

Not on view

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Title: Jar
Date: 12th century
Geography: Made in probably Egypt
Medium: Composite body; carved and glazed
Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Charles K. Wilkinson, 1978
Object Number: 1978.349
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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