Bath Scraper in the Shape of a Lion, late 11th–12th century

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Bath Scraper in the Shape of a Lion, late 11th–12th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; molded, incised, glazed in transparent blue, H. 2 1/4 in. ( cm), Ceramics, The activities performed in hammams (bathhouses) necessitated specific utilitarian objects, such as bath scrapers used to slough off rough skin and buckets to pour water. Some bath scrapers featured undersides that were made coarse adding siliceous grit to the surface

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Size: 3878px × 5003px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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