Fragment of a Cooking Spit

8th–13th century

Not on view

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Title: Fragment of a Cooking Spit
Date: 8th–13th century
Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur-Falaki
Medium: Stone; carved
Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm)
W. 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm)
D. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm)
Classification: Stone
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1948
Object Number: 48.101.245
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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