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Bowl with Arabesque

Place of OriginSyria
Date13th century
Dimensions2 11/16 × 12 5/8 in. (6.8 × 32.1 cm)
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationCeramics
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number
1921.72
Not on View
DescriptionLarge, straight-sided plate with a flattened rim and wide low foot; covered inside with a freely drawn arabesque in black with touches of blue which has run under the glaze; outside floral sprays regularly placed between navy blue bands; clear glaze overall, with pooling inside. Cream-colored earthenware with underglaze painting.
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