Kiln Rod
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Kiln Rod

TitleKiln Rod
Date9th century 9th century
MediumEarthenware; unglazed
ClassificationCeramics
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Noel E. Baker, 1952
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Kiln Rod” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 9th century. It is executed in earthenware; unglazed and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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