Zoomorphic Jar

66-22-71

From: Iran | Ardebil

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 66-22-71
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Ardebil
Date Made 1200-800 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Animal
Description

buff burnished pot with flaring lip and closed spout formed from abstract animal head with applied dots on top of head, applied " horns curling around stamped eyes.Opposite is handle starting below rim, circular in section with applied dot on top and chevron shaped slash marks. Below is nipple. Stands on 3 nipple feet. Stands slightly askew.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1966

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