Cast from a Mold

12th century

Not on view

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Title: Cast from a Mold
Date: 12th century
Geography: Made in Modern cast of 39.40.39a
Medium: Earthenware; molded and incised decoration, unglazed
Dimensions: H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
W. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Wt. 12.1 oz.. (343.1 g)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1939
Object Number: 39.40.39b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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