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14th century (made)
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Bowl fragment of a dish, porcelain painted in underglaze blue with a lotus design in the central medallion surrounded by a chrysanthemum and foliage border. Ogee arches on reverse; inside of foot-rim unglazed.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue |
Brief description | Bowl fragment of a dish, porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue; from Fostat, made in China (Jingdezhen), Yuan dynasty, 14th century |
Physical description | Bowl fragment of a dish, porcelain painted in underglaze blue with a lotus design in the central medallion surrounded by a chrysanthemum and foliage border. Ogee arches on reverse; inside of foot-rim unglazed. |
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Credit line | Given by the Arab Museum, Cairo |
Object history | Found in excavation at Fostat. |
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Accession number | C.9E-1949 |
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Record created | January 26, 2010 |
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