Unglazed Jug with Writing, 8th–9th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; painted, unglazed, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics, This jug’s entire surface is covered with writing, and the faint image of a demon can be discerned on the shoulder. While quite unusual for the Islamic period, this combination of features can be found on a group of sixth- and seventh-century ceramics known as incantation bowls
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Unglazed Jug, Writing, 8th–9th century, Attributed, Iran, Nishapur, Excavated, Earthenware, painted, unglazed, H, 6 3/4, 17.1 cm, Ceramics, jug, entire, surface, covered, writing, faint image, demon, discerned, shoulder, quite unusual, Islamic period, combination, features, group, sixth, seventh-century ceramics, incantation bowls
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