Fragment
13th century to 14th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Fragmentary bowl, reddish earthenware withwhite slip and incised decoration under clear lead-glaze. Incised decoration of four spirals in a medallion surrounded by a decorative border, mottled with green.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with incised decoration |
| Brief description | Red earthenware with incised decoration of four spirals in a medallion; mottled with green. Excavated in Constantinople. Byzantine, 13th or 14th century. |
| Physical description | Fragmentary bowl, reddish earthenware withwhite slip and incised decoration under clear lead-glaze. Incised decoration of four spirals in a medallion surrounded by a decorative border, mottled with green. |
| Style | |
| Historical context | Restored with a fragment dug up in excavating the foundations of the new Post Office in Constantinople, museum number 797-1905. |
| Associated object | 797-1905 (Part) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.376-1920 |
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| Record created | April 13, 2002 |
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