Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes dated A.H. 612/ A.D. 1215-16 With a carved and pierced outer shell that surrounds a solid inner container, this intricate feat of pottery emulates a metal object. Theopenwork-featuring Harpies (mythical birdwomen), Sphinxes, quadrupeds (four-footed mammals), and scrolls-was first painted withtouches of black and cobalt blue. The entire jug was then covered in a transparent turquoise glaze. The Persian verses around the rim were written by the poet Rukn al-Din Qummi, and an anonymous love poem near the base includes the date of production. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6688. Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes, Part 1 Play or pause #6688. Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes. dated A.H. 612/ A.D

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Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes dated A.H. 612/ A.D. 1215-16 With a carved and pierced outer shell that surrounds a solid inner container, this intricate feat of pottery emulates a metal object. Theopenwork-featuring Harpies (mythical birdwomen), Sphinxes, quadrupeds (four-footed mammals), and scrolls-was first painted withtouches of black and cobalt blue. The entire jug was then covered in a transparent turquoise glaze. The Persian verses around the rim were written by the poet Rukn al-Din Qummi, and an anonymous love poem near the base includes the date of production. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6688. Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes, Part 1 Play or pause #6688. Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes. dated A.H. 612/ A.D

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