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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Bowl

1640-1680 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl, fritware, of hemispherical shape, on a tall foot, the exterior covered in a cobalt blue wash, incised with a band of chevron-like design, covered in a clear colourless glaze. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, incised, glazed
Brief description
Bowl, fritware, covered with a cobalt blue slip, carved with a chevron band revealing the white body; Iran, 1640-1680.
Physical description
Bowl, fritware, of hemispherical shape, on a tall foot, the exterior covered in a cobalt blue wash, incised with a band of chevron-like design, covered in a clear colourless glaze. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.2cm
  • Diameter: 21.6cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
(Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
1029-1883

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Record createdFebruary 6, 2009
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