Zoomorphic Vessel

63-15-2

From: Iran | Amlash

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 63-15-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Amlash
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

Burnished red ware. Shape of stylized stag with long thrown-back neck, branched antlers and holes pierced through ears, Hole between ears and long open pouring spout replaces mouth. Cleaned by A.E. Parkinson ultrasonically followed by brushing. Cracks cemented with vinylseal. Interior is handmade with central disc visible as final piece added to rear flanks.

Credit Line Purchased from Mahboudian Gallery, 1963

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