Bowl
14th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Bowl of earthenware decorated inside with Kufic inscription and geometric designs, and outside with Kufic in medallions and a band of arabesque ornament. The whole is covered with a yellowish glaze over a white slip executed in sgraffito.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bowl of earthenware glazed over white slip executed in sgraffito |
| Brief description | Bowl of earthenware glazed over white slip executed in sgraffito, Egypt, 14th century. |
| Physical description | Bowl of earthenware decorated inside with Kufic inscription and geometric designs, and outside with Kufic in medallions and a band of arabesque ornament. The whole is covered with a yellowish glaze over a white slip executed in sgraffito. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Cook, in memory of Mr F. H. Cook |
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| Bibliographic reference | The Arts of Islam, Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Hayward Gallery, 8 April - 4 July, 1976, The Arts Council of Great Britain, 1976. 396p., ill. ISBN 0 7287 0081 6 paper bound, 07287 0080 8 cloth bound.
Catalogue entry 319, p. 236 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.162-1932 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2003 |
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