Albarello
late 12th century to early 13th century (made)
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Fritware albarello, of cylindrical shape with slightly incurved sides and a short neck, decorated in black slip and covered with a turquoise glaze. Painted with foliated scrolls on the body and oblique stripes on the shoulder. The foot is unglazed.
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Materials and techniques | Fritware painted under the glaze |
Brief description | Albarello, fritware, black slip under a turquoise glaze, Iran (Kashan), late 12th to early 13th century. |
Physical description | Fritware albarello, of cylindrical shape with slightly incurved sides and a short neck, decorated in black slip and covered with a turquoise glaze. Painted with foliated scrolls on the body and oblique stripes on the shoulder. The foot is unglazed. |
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Accession number | 293-1900 |
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Record created | March 17, 2009 |
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