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

Bowl

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

Bowl of buff earthenware painted with black enamel and partly covered with a siliceous glaze. High foot-ring. Inside within a medallion is a striding lion outlined in reserve against a dotted background. Outside is a wavy line.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware painted with black enamel and partly covered with a siliceous glaze
Brief description
Bowl of buff earthenware painted with black enamel and partly covered with a siliceous glaze, Syria, 13th century.
Physical description
Bowl of buff earthenware painted with black enamel and partly covered with a siliceous glaze. High foot-ring. Inside within a medallion is a striding lion outlined in reserve against a dotted background. Outside is a wavy line.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.2cm
  • Diameter: 16.5cm
Converted from register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.356-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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