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

Cup

late 12th century-early 13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup of fritware with moulded decoration under a clear glaze. Bell-shaped with a shallow foot rim. Moulded in low relief on the upper half with a band of repeating Cufic inscription between milled borders. Shallow fluting on the lower half.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware with moulded decoration under a clear glaze
Brief description
Cup of fritware with moulded decoration under a clear glaze, Kashan, late 12th century-early 13th century.
Physical description
Cup of fritware with moulded decoration under a clear glaze. Bell-shaped with a shallow foot rim. Moulded in low relief on the upper half with a band of repeating Cufic inscription between milled borders. Shallow fluting on the lower half.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.8cm
  • Diameter: 10.5cm
From the Register
Production
Label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.52-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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