Turquoise-blue vessel in teh shape of a Bull, decorated with two black birds, presumably peacocks, decorate each side of the body. A hole in the middle of its back is joined to its head by a handle while the snout opens into a spout.
AKM793, Animal-Shaped Pitcher (Aquamanile)

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Animal-Shaped Pitcher (Aquamanile)
  • Accession Number:AKM793
  • Place:Iran
  • Dimensions:19 cm x 14 cm x 10 cm
  • Date:late 12th to early 13th century
  • Materials and Technique:fritware, with black decoration under a transparent turquoise glaze

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