Jug
Jug

Currently not on view

Jug,

8th–7th century BCE

Persian
y1979-25

Information

Title
Jug
Dates

8th–7th century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 19.0 cm, diam. body 13.0 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward R. Finch Jr.
Object Number
y1979-25
Place Excavated

Iran, Lorestan

Culture
Persian
Type
jugs, ceramics
Materials
ceramic
Subject
running ornament, stripes

Said to be from War Kabud; acquired by Mrs. Edward R. Finch, Jr., at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1979 by Mrs. Finch.

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