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

Dish

6th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of earthenware covered with a clear glaze mottled with green and manganese. Flanged edge.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware, mottled
Brief description
Dish of glazed earthenware and mottled, found at El-Fostat, 6th century.
Physical description
Dish of earthenware covered with a clear glaze mottled with green and manganese. Flanged edge.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 34.9cm
Credit line
Given by Mr G.D. Hornblower
Collection
Accession number
C.969-1921

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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