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

Bowl

1600-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl, fritware, of hemispherical form, the sides carved wth a band of concentric lozenges, covered in an olive green glaze imitating Chinese celadon ware.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, carved and glazed
Brief description
Large bowl, fritware, with carved lozenge design, olive-green glaze imitating Chinese celadon ware, Safavid. Made in Iran, probably Kerman, 17th century.
Physical description
Bowl, fritware, of hemispherical form, the sides carved wth a band of concentric lozenges, covered in an olive green glaze imitating Chinese celadon ware.
Style
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
465-1878

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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