Bowl
| Object Number: | 53-44-1 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Iran Rayy (uncertain) |
| Date Made: | late 12th - early 13th century |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Ceramic |
| Technique: | Glazed |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Clifton Lisle, 1953 |
Description
Thin with white glaze (now somewhat iridescent) on both surfaces. Small ring foot, lower sides expanding, upper, vertical. Black painted decoration: on interior, 4 floral motifs radiating from bottom to rim; on exterior; 7 motifs on side and a black band with reserve inscription at rim. Restored from sherds; some plaster.
“Exterior decorated with negative inscription carved through black slip beneath clear transparent glaze, interior with black foliate decoration beneath clear transparent glaze.”
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Islamic Gallery (1977 - 04 Apr 2016) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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