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Earthenware sherd, possibly from a jarfront

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Earthenware sherd, possibly from a jar

  • Details

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    Associated place
    Asia › Iraq (possible place of creation)
    Date
    13th century (1201 - 1300)
    Material and technique
    earthenware, with applied decoration
    Dimensions
    11 x 11.5 x 7 cm max. (height x width x depth)
    Material index
    processed material › ceramic › pottery › earthenware
    Object type index
    container › vessel › jar
    No. of items
    1
    Accession no.
    EAP.17305

Glossary

earthenware

  • earthenware

    Ceramic material made of clay which is fired to a temperature of c.1000-1200⁰c. The resulting ceramic is non-vitreous and varies in colour from dark red to yellow.

Location

    • currently in research collection

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