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Islamic (Artist)
14th century
ceramic, glaze, gilding

The two handles and round spout on this round flask are tilted in an unusual angle. A circular bottom was added to one side, allowing it to be placed on a table without spilling its contents. The surface is covered in a deep blue glaze with gold leaves and diamond patterns. The decoration is known as lajvardina ware, making reference to the Persian word for lapis lazuli, a deep blue stone that often has inclusions of gold-like pyrite. The surface is cracked, and there are areas of dirt.

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Dikran Kelekian, Paris, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1930, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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Geographies

Syria? (Place of Origin) Egypt (Place of Origin)

Measurements

Overall: H: 5 3/16 × W: 7 5/16 × L: 7 7/8 in. (13.2 × 18.6 × 20 cm)

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Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Hackerman House at 1 West Mount Vernon Place: Second Floor

Accession Number

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48.1116

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