Pilgrim flask

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Description:

Pilgrim flask Flask made of black, blue underglaze pottery, decorated with birds, plants and simulated Chinese characters. Dated. Modern knob and handles.

Object type:

pilgrim flask

Museum number:

1950,1019.1

Culture/period:

Safavid dynasty

Date:

1626-1627 (AH 1036)

Production place:

Made in: Iran

Materials:

pottery

Technique:

glazed, underglazed

Dimensions:

Height: 23.10 cm Width: 19.00 cm Depth: 10.00 cm

Inscriptions:

Inscription details: mark Inscription quoted: Inscription note: date

Location:

50

Subjects:

bird

Acquisition names:

Purchased from: Capt Edward G Spencer-Churchill

Acquisition date:

1950

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