Bowl with a small calligraphic bird in the centre is painted in dark brown on a white slip. On the sides, variously shaped panels are filled with dots, peacock’s eyes and hearts.
AKM747, Imitation Lustre-Bowl with a Bird

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Imitation Lustre-Bowl with a Bird
  • Accession Number:AKM747
  • Place:Iran, Nishapur
  • Dimensions:6.3 cm x 23.5 cm
  • Date:10th century
  • Materials and Technique:Earthenware, white slip with brown decoration under a transparent glaze

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