Blue-glazed vase with two handles and decorative grooves
Clay. Syria. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Height 30.3 cm., outside rim diameter 10.6 cm.
Collection of the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo. The shape of this piece is
similar to those shown in plates 82 and 83; however, its date of manufacture is
presumed to be somewhat later because the rigid feeling usually apparent in the
way the handles were attached to the body has disappeared. The handles curve
slightly, and the round, rivet-like bosses are completely missing from this
vase. The blue glaze on the inside and outside is still bright. The jar is
decorated in the same fashion as those in plates 82 and 83 with a zigzag pattern
on the shoulder, vertical grooves on the belly, and herringbone patterns below
the handles. This piece is rare because of its superior condition. It appeared
in the second catalogue (date unknown) of Mr. C. McKinley of London.
- Shinji Fukai, Ceramics of Ancient Persia (New York: Weatherhill,
1981), plate 84
- Photo by Bin Takahashi
 Handle-side view
- Shinji Fukai, Ceramics of Ancient Persia (New York: Weatherhill,
1981), figure 36 |
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