Kashan Water Jug - AMD.13, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 6.9" (17.5cm), high x 5.6" (14.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashan, Medium: Lustreware, This jug has a globular and regular symmetrical body with an undulated handle. The top rim of the jar consists of Kufic inscriptions usually describing auspicious sayings to the owner. A fine scroll of inscriptions also appears in the inner rim of the mouth of the vessel.
Antiquities Ancient Near East
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