Bowl on a Base of Three Molded Lions

12th–13th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453

This object is an unusual combination of decorative ceramic sculpture and a utilitarian dish. Such a juxtaposition was employed in later stone sculpture, particularly for fountains.

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Title: Bowl on a Base of Three Molded Lions
Date: 12th–13th century
Geography: Made in Iran
Medium: Stonepaste; molded in sections, monochrome glazed
Dimensions: H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
Diam. of rim: 13 15/16 in. (35.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Louis V. Bell Fund, 1965
Object Number: 65.54
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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