Dish with a bird

anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1199

Dish, with depiction of bird in centre. Iran, 12th century. Stone paste. Incised contours around the areas of colour prevented the colours running. This technique is known as lakabi, 'coloured'.

  • Artwork typedish
  • Object numberBK-1960-34
  • Dimensionsheight 7.5 cm, diameter 29 cm, diameter 10.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicsaardewerk (kwarts-fritgoed) met glazuur

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Dish with a bird

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1960-34

  • Description

    Kwarts-fritgoed schaal gedecoreerd met gekerfde vogel aangezet met mangaan, blauw en turquoise onder een transparante glazuur.

Creation

  • Creation

    potter: anonymous, Syrië

  • Dating

    c. 1100 - c. 1199

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    aardewerk (kwarts-fritgoed) met glazuur

  • Dimensions

    • height 7.5 cm
    • diameter 29 cm
    • diameter 10.3 cm

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