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Vase

Iranian

Artwork Details

Vase
16th century - 17th century
Iranian
stoneware with iridescent turquoise glaze
5 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 4 ¼ in. (14.29 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design
1972/2.128

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Subject Matter:

See physical description. 

Physical Description:

This vase is in the baluster shape and has a fine turquoise blue crackled glaze. It has been broken in many pieces and restored. The composition of the body is in line with typical pottery techniques found in major centers of the Iranian Islamic world which utilized a frit body covered with glaze. 

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