Bowl
12th century or 13th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Accession number | C.413-1940 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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