The red earthenware ewer coated with a white ground slip on which decoration is painted in black. The squat globular body is painted with scrolls and geometric patterns covering also the neck and the tallupward pointing spout. This type of vessel had apparently some magical connotation and was probably used as a drinking vessel in ceremonial occasions. For a discussion on this type of vessel and comparable examples see: J.Kalter ed, Uzbekistan. Heirs to the Silk Road, 1997: no.271. ) Zoomorphic ewer, similar in shape to the previous example having a spherical body, sloping tall shoulder and an almost vertical high spout with black painting sowing geometrical patterns and scrolls.
Central Asia, 7th – 9th century. Prof. Geza Fehervar Prof. Geoffrey Kin