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At A Glance

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  • Period

    late 12th-early 13th century
  • Geography

    Kashan region, Iran
  • Material

    Stone-paste decorated with brown lustre over glaze
  • Dimension

    H x W: 43.2 x 7.5 cm (17 x 2 15/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1957.21
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1957.21

Object Details

  • Description

    Large platter with young horseman on arabesque ground reserved in white from the golden lustre ground. Repaired; a few minor pieces missing.
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Engaging the Senses (October 14, 2017 - ongoing)
    Iraq and China: Ceramics, Trade, and Innovation (December 4, 2004 to July 17, 2005)
    Arts of the Islamic World (May 3, 1998 to January 3, 2016)
    Near Eastern Ceramics (May 10, 1985 to September 3, 1985)
    Near Eastern Ceramics (June 24, 1982 to September 23, 1982)
    Near Eastern Ceramics (May 14, 1981 to May 10, 1985)
    Art of the Near East (August 21, 1977 to December 14, 1979)
    Ceramics from the World of Islam (January 16, 1974 to July 1, 1974)
    2500 Years of Persian Art—Paintings, Pottery (February 10, 1972 to June 15, 1973)
    Near Eastern Art (June 5, 1964 to August 18, 1967)
    Special Exhibition Afghanistan (September 3, 1963 to June 5, 1964)
    Persian Art (January 1, 1963 to September 3, 1963)
    Special Exhibition of Persian Art (May 1, 1960 to August 11, 1961)
    Centennial Exhibition, Galleries 6 and 7 (February 25, 1956 to April 10, 1962)
  • Origin

    Kashan region, Iran
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Vessel
  • On View

    Freer Gallery 03: Engaging the Senses
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