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Bowl

Iranian

Artwork Details

Bowl
late 12th century - early 13th century
Iranian
fritware (ground quartz and white clay) with punched and glaze design
3 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. ( 9.6 cm x 21.59 cm x 21.59 cm )
Museum purchase
1957/1.59

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Description

Subject Matter:

See physical description. 

Physical Description:

White earthenware bowl that has a band with transparencies encircling the center of side. Paste is "Islamic II" and the glaze is semi-mat with medium wide crackle. The bowl was fired upright and is cream monochrome color. The bowl has been restored and is from the Seljuk period.

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