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Vessel in form of a bird
Vessel in form of a bird

Vessel in form of a bird

Dateca. 1000 B.C.
Maker Amlash
Maker Pre-Islamic
MakerNorthern Iranian
Object number63.173
Published ReferencesRogers, Millard B., Engagement Book: Iranian Art in the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1972, fig. 3.
Credit LineNasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
Dimensions9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Diam.: 3 1/2 in. Overall w.: 13 in.
MediumEarthenware
Joined, double vessel with ibex head handles
Joined, double vessel with ibex head handles
Amlash
ca. 1000 B.C.
Object number: 69.77
Rhyton
Rhyton
Amlash
10th-9th century B.C.
Object number: 68.8
Vessel in form of a bird
Vessel in form of a bird
Pre-Islamic
2000-1500 B.C.
Object number: 59.19
Vessel in bird form
Vessel in bird form
Peruvian
ca. 8th century
Object number: 58.27
Image Not Available for Container in the form of a humped bull
Container in the form of a humped bull
Persian
ca. 1000 - 1 BCE
Object number: 60.39
Rhyton (drinking vessel) in the form of a Griffin with Design of Nike on an Eros
Rhyton (drinking vessel) in the form of a Griffin with Design of Nike on an Eros
Greek, Taras (southern Italy)
ca. 350 - 330 B.C.
Object number: 67.120
Image Not Available for Vessel in form of a stylized bird
Vessel in form of a stylized bird
Chinese
206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Object number: 36.1
Vessel in bird form
Vessel in bird form
Peruvian
Object number: 46.77
Oil or Perfume container: Alabastron, Lotus Flowers
Oil or Perfume container: Alabastron, Lotus Flowers
Greek
ca. 600 B.C.
Object number: 63.67
Container for cosmetics: pyxis, ripe animal style
Container for cosmetics: pyxis, ripe animal style
Corinthian
ca. 600 B.C.
Object number: 67.122
Jar: Animal Relief Decoration
Jar: Animal Relief Decoration
Egyptian
Hellenistic
Object number: 56.24
Wine Pitcher: Trefoil Mouthed Oinochoe
Wine Pitcher: Trefoil Mouthed Oinochoe
Pontic
ca. 520 B.C.
Object number: 59.82