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Shallow bowl with bands of turquoise glaze and central floral pattern

Iranian

Artwork Details

Shallow bowl with bands of turquoise glaze and central floral pattern
17th century
Iranian
fritware with turquoise glaze
3 1/8 in. x 13 11/16 in. x 13 11/16 in. ( 8 cm x 34.8 cm x 34.8 cm )
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design
1972/2.159

Description

Subject Matter:

See physical description.

Physical Description:

This dish contains incised floral decoration and was made with white slip with purple and turquoise underglaze, and finally glazed in a very light transparent blue. The bowl has been glued together in three pieces around the rim, with restoration also evident around the rim. 

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