Unknown Near Eastern
Dish

CultureSasanian
Titles
  • Dish
Date11th–13th century
PlaceIran
MediumGlass; mold blown, tooled, and worked on the pontil
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 × 8 7/8 in. (5.7 × 22.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number70.101
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
113 Islamic Art Gallery
On view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceEx-Collection: Ray Winfield Smith, Houston, Texas

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11th–12th century
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9th–10th century
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9th–10th century
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11th–12th century
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