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Jar

14th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jar
  • Date: 14th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Earthenware; glazed
  • Dimensions: a+b: H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
    Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
    Wt. 29.4 oz. (833.6 g)
    a: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
    Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
    Wt. 23.9 oz. (677.6 g)
    b: H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
    Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
    Wt. 5.5 oz. (155.9)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Henry G. Leberthon Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wallace Chauncey, 1957
  • Object Number: 57.61.4a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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