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Melon-shaped pitcher
Melon-shaped pitcher

Melon-shaped pitcher

Place of Originprobably Kashan, Iran
Dateapprox. 1200-1300
MaterialsComposite-body ceramic (fritware) with overglaze luster decoration
DimensionsH. 14 1/2 in x Diam. 8 in, H. 36.8 cm x Diam. 20.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1996
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 7
More Information
This ceramic pitcher mimics the metal one nearby (B60B461). Notice that this pitcher copies even the rings used to attach a cover from the metal prototype, though they have no practical function here.
Subject
  • melon