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Jug with Running Animals
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"Silhouette" ware continues the tradition of painting with slip (liquefied clay) directly on the white body beneath the glaze. On this jug, thick black slip was applied and then carved with a knife to create the design of running animals and pseudo-script.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Seljuq period of Iran (1037–1194) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1150–1220 |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, probably Kashan, Seljuq period of Iran (1037–1194) |
| Medium | fritware with design in carved and underglaze-painted slip ("silhouette" ware) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13 x 14 cm (5 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Diameter of rim: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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