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Jar with ribbed decoration
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Jar with ribbed decoration

TitleJar with ribbed decoration
Dateca. 2800 BCE 28th century BCE
MediumCeramic
OriginIran Iran
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1963
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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