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

Bowl

12th century or 13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl of fritware moulded in relief and covered with a turquoise-blue tin glaze. Octagonal with straight sides and out-turned lip. Small high foot. Eight panels are moulded in countersunk low-relief with confronted horsemen and confronted sphinxes alternately, above a band of running animals.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware moulded in relief and covered with a turquoise-blue tin glaze
Brief description
Bowl of fritware moulded in relief and covered with a turquoise-blue tin glaze, Iran, 12th century or 13th century.
Physical description
Bowl of fritware moulded in relief and covered with a turquoise-blue tin glaze. Octagonal with straight sides and out-turned lip. Small high foot. Eight panels are moulded in countersunk low-relief with confronted horsemen and confronted sphinxes alternately, above a band of running animals.
Dimensions
  • Width: 18.7cm
  • Height: 13.7cm
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.413-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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