Plate (forgery)

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    12th century or later
  • Geography

    Iran
  • Material

    Stone-paste painted under glaze
  • Dimension

    H x W: 8.6 x 40.8 cm (3 3/8 x 16 1/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1961.21
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1961.21

Object Details

  • Description

    Large platter ("Lakabi ware"); carved design of horseman wielding a sword; set against arabesque background. Broken and mended--few missing pieces replaced by plaster.
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    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 (January 1, 1963 to August 18, 1967)
    Centennial Exhibition, Galleries 6 and 7 (February 25, 1956 to April 10, 1962)
  • Origin

    Iran
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Vessel
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