Bowl
16th century (made)
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Bowl of fritware, painted in cobalt blue under a clear glaze. The decoration on the outside is divided into two part. On one part depicts three Chinese figures in a landscape with rocky islands, pagoda and clouds. On the other part depicts a dragon amidst a ground of scrolling foliage. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Bowl, fritware painted in underglaze blue, Iran, 16th century |
| Physical description | Bowl of fritware, painted in cobalt blue under a clear glaze. The decoration on the outside is divided into two part. On one part depicts three Chinese figures in a landscape with rocky islands, pagoda and clouds. On the other part depicts a dragon amidst a ground of scrolling foliage. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue. |
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| Accession number | 471-1878 |
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| Record created | March 30, 2009 |
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