Bowl
17th century or 18th century (made)
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Bowl, frit body with underglaze decoration in blue and white and pierced decoration. The centre is decorated with a flying bird, painted in blue with a black outline. Around the bird are scrolling flowers. The sides of the interior depict peacocks, the bodies of which have been pierced and filled with glaze. These birds are separated with flowers. The sides of exterior are the same design as the interior.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware with underglaze and pierced decoration. |
| Brief description | Ceramics; Bowl, frit body with underglaze decoration in blue and white and pierced decoration depicting flowers and birds; Iran 17th or 18th century.. |
| Physical description | Bowl, frit body with underglaze decoration in blue and white and pierced decoration. The centre is decorated with a flying bird, painted in blue with a black outline. Around the bird are scrolling flowers. The sides of the interior depict peacocks, the bodies of which have been pierced and filled with glaze. These birds are separated with flowers. The sides of exterior are the same design as the interior. |
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| Accession number | 1120-1883 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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