Ink Well

37-11-620

From: Iran | Rayy

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-11-620
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Rayy
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area RTG 11, Pti 16, #2, d. 4.30; D. top 54.40
Date Made 13th century
Section Near Eastern
Materials Glass
Description

Green glass. Cylindrical, closed top, ink-well style. 3 [of 4] small loop handles. An inkwell was likely to be among the trappings of a successful scribe. The small glass inkwell has four loops for suspending it from cords, thereby rendering it semi-portable.

Height 5 cm
Outside Diameter 6 cm
Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937
Other Number RG 8296 - Field No SF

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