Bowl Depicting King Zahhak with Snakes Protruding from His Shoulders
Object type: Bowl
Department: Islamic Art
Date: 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
Geography: Attributed to   Garrus District Northwestern Iran  
Credit line: Gift of Fahim Joseph Kouchakji, 1964
Accession year: 1964
Tags: Kings|Snakes