Inkwell

13th century

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Title: Inkwell
Date: 13th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran, Kashan
Medium: Stonepaste; glazed and luster-painted
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Jack A. Josephson, 1974
Object Number: 1974.234
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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