Bowl
12th century (made)
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Portion of a bowl of white fritware, painted in yellow lustre over a white enamel. The base and side is painted with two birds under a palm tree. The ground is scattered with dots, lines and flowers. Round the edge is a scalloped border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware, painted with lustre over enamel |
| Brief description | Portion of a bowl of white fritware, painted in yellow lustre over a white enamel, Egypt, 12th century. |
| Physical description | Portion of a bowl of white fritware, painted in yellow lustre over a white enamel. The base and side is painted with two birds under a palm tree. The ground is scattered with dots, lines and flowers. Round the edge is a scalloped border. |
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| Gallery label | Fragmentary bowl.
Said to have come from Fostat (old Cairo)
EGYTPIAN (Fatimid period); 12th century.
Given by Mr. Harold Wallis.
C.539-1917(Old 133 G label) |
| Credit line | Given by Harold Wallis, Esq. |
| Object history | May had come from Fostat, old Cairo. |
| Production | register |
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| Accession number | C.539-1917 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2009 |
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