Basket-handled Jug
Basket-handled Jug

Currently not on view

Basket-handled Jug,

9th–7th century BCE

Western Iran
y1970-171

Information

Title
Basket-handled Jug
Dates

9th–7th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
with handle: h. 26.3 cm, max. diam. 20.0 cm (10 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.) without handle: h. 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler
Object Number
y1970-171
Culture
Persian
Type
jugs, ceramics
Materials
slip, ceramic
Subject
chevrons, running ornament

Acquired by Dr. Arthur M. Sackler at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1970 by Sackler.

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