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

Vase

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

Vase of glazed grey earthenware painted in copper lustre. Moulded in slight relief with shaped medallions containing figures and various conventional designs. The body is of bulbous form.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed grey earthenware painted in copper lustre and moulded
Brief description
Vase of glazed grey earthenware painted in copper lustre, Iran, 13th century.
Physical description
Vase of glazed grey earthenware painted in copper lustre. Moulded in slight relief with shaped medallions containing figures and various conventional designs. The body is of bulbous form.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.7cm
  • Diameter: 17.1cm
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
1107-1898

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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