Dish, second half of 12th century
Syria
Composite body, carved in relief, incised, and painted under a clear glaze; H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1979 (1979.210)
Technical Glossary
Syria
Composite body, carved in relief, incised, and painted under a clear glaze; H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1979 (1979.210)
The most frequent decoration on so-called laqabi vessels—as this type of decorated pottery is known—is a centrally placed bird, animal, or human figure. The liveliness of the bird on this dish, combined with the rich polychrome colors, make this representation particularly appealing.
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Related Index Terms
Material and Technique
- • Ceramic, Painted
- • Ceramic, Painted, West Asia
- • Vessel, Shallow (Platter, Plate, Basin, Bowl)
- • Vessel, Shallow, West Asia
Subject Matter/Theme
- • Animal
- • Animal, Bird
Technical Glossary
- • Glaze
