Three-Part Pitcher
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Three-Part Pitcher

TitleThree-Part Pitcher
Datec. 800–700 BCE 7th century BCE
Mediumearthenware, unglazed slip
ClassificationCeramic
OriginIran, Luristan Iran
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineThree-Part Pitcher, c. 800–700 BCE. Iran, Luristan. Earthenware, unglazed slip; overall: 18.1 x 17 x 21.5 cm (7 1/8 x 6 11/16 x 8 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1942.1081
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Three-Part Pitcher” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 800–700 BCE. It is executed in earthenware, unglazed slip and classified as ceramic. 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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