Bowl
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Period
early 13th century -
Geography
Iran -
Material
Stone-paste decorated under transparent glaze -
Dimension
H x W x D: 10.2 x 21.5 x 21.5 cm (4 x 8 7/16 x 8 7/16 in) -
Accession Number
F1965.28 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1965.28
Object Details
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Description
Deep, straight-walled bowl with radial pattern of Naskhi writing, floral designs, and long-tailed birds in cobalt blue and black on white ground under a clear glaze On outside, alternating sequence of 2 black floral designs on white. High ring-foot. Probably found at Gurgan, as unbroken and in mint condition. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Arts of the Islamic World (May 3, 1998 to January 3, 2016)Islamic Art (May 9, 1993 to June 3, 1997)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) -
Origin
Iran -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Vessel -
Restrictions and Rights
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