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

Bowl

9th century-10th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl of white glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel. Shallow bowl with an out-turned rim. Painted with two stylised Arabic words.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel
Brief description
Bowl of white glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel, probably Samarra, 9th century-10th century.
Physical description
Bowl of white glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel. Shallow bowl with an out-turned rim. Painted with two stylised Arabic words.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 20.3cm
  • Height: 5.4cm
Gallery label
Bowl, White glazed earthenware painted in blue. MESOPOTAMIAN (Samarra type); 9th -10th century. Given by Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A.(Old 133 G label)
Credit line
Given by Sir Frank Brangwyn, RA
Production
label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.404-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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