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SYRIA OR MESOPOTAMIA, 9TH CENTURY
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AN UMAYYAD UNGLAZED POTTERY PILGRIM FLASK
Syria or Mesopotamia, 9th Century
Of concave-sided circular form, the tubular spout rising from one side terminating in a slightly flaring mouth, flanked on each side by pronounced loop handles, each side moulded with a design of concentric circles within a narrow band of lozenge motifs and a broader band of interlocking circles enclosing leafy motifs, simple geometric motifs around the exterior, very lightly rubbed
8 1/8in. (20.5cm.) high
Syria or Mesopotamia, 9th Century
Of concave-sided circular form, the tubular spout rising from one side terminating in a slightly flaring mouth, flanked on each side by pronounced loop handles, each side moulded with a design of concentric circles within a narrow band of lozenge motifs and a broader band of interlocking circles enclosing leafy motifs, simple geometric motifs around the exterior, very lightly rubbed
8 1/8in. (20.5cm.) high
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