Bowl
Although a variety of types from Nishapur and elsewhere used a black which stains the surrounding glaze yellow, pieces of the group to which this belongs run true to type. Especially characteristic are the sawtooth border, the sketchy pseudo-inscription bands and the crosslike motif at the center. The latter is known in fine polychrome-on-white ware as well.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bowl
- Date: 9th century
- Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
- Medium: Earthenware; white slip under clear yellow glaze
- Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm)
Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) - Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1938
- Object Number: 38.40.113
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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