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Storage Jar

1200s

Syria (Raqqa), Ayyubid Period

Medium
fritware with glaze
Measurements
Diameter of mouth: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 48.2 cm (19 in.); Diameter of base: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1915.665
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Description

Where fine clay was unavailable, potters made a paste out of ground quartz, clay, and glass. When fired, the paste created a compact white material called fritware that approximated the appearance of porcelain.
A turquoise fritware jar features a bulbous body tapering to a small, narrow base. Four loop handles encircle the short neck. Much of the vibrant blue-green glaze is obscured by a web of fine cracks and thick, chalky white mineral deposits. These textured, mottled patches create a weathered appearance across the surface. Light catches the glossy glaze between the matte white crusts, accentuating the contrast between the vibrant color and aged buildup.

Storage Jar

1200s

Syria (Raqqa), Ayyubid Period

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