Bowl

35-8-47

From: Iran | Murteza Gerd

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 35-8-47
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Murteza Gerd
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area BA 25, p.r; 15; D. 73.90
Period Hisaar III
Date Made Hissar III
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

This fragmentary cup is made of medium to fine gray paste and was likely made on a wheel. The surface is smooth and gray to gray-brown on both the interior and exterior. On the exterior, there are vertical polishing marks and some horizontal with an ornamental effect. It has a round rim and is in the shape of an inverted truncated cone, with a flat bottom.

Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt 1934
Other Number MG112 - Field No SF

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