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For similar vessels, see pls. 10-13 in Fukai, Ceramics of Ancient Persia.
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A ZIWIYE GLAZED JAR
Northwest Iran, Circa 9th Century B.C.
The ovoid body with pointed base and flaring lip, with two small handles on the shoulder, the body and neck blue, the shoulders with petals of black-rimmed blue, yellow and white within a yellow band, 5 1/8in. (13cm.) high
Northwest Iran, Circa 9th Century B.C.
The ovoid body with pointed base and flaring lip, with two small handles on the shoulder, the body and neck blue, the shoulders with petals of black-rimmed blue, yellow and white within a yellow band, 5 1/8in. (13cm.) high