Bowl Depicting King Zahhak with Snakes Protruding from His Shoulders

This artwork was created 12th–13th century, with alterations first half 20th century; or 20th century.

Yes, Bowl Depicting King Zahhak with Snakes Protruding from His Shoulders is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

12th–13th century, with alterations first half 20th century; or 20th century

Medium

Earthenware; slipped and carved under a transparent colorless, brown, and green glaze

Dimensions

H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Fahim Joseph Kouchakji, 1964

Accession Number

64.274.3