Animal-Spouted Pitcher

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9th–10th century · Earthenware; polychrome decoration under transparent glaze (buff ware) · Islamic Art

Although this is the only known buff ware pitcher with an animal-headed spout, the type occurs among differently glazed ceramic and metal pitchers of the same period. The decoration on the body of the pitcher includes a field of birds, perhaps peacocks, and other scattered motifs, as well as the yellow and green glazes typical of buff ware.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th–10th century

Medium

Earthenware; polychrome decoration under transparent glaze (buff ware)

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1938