Dish
16th century or 17th century (made)
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Dish of fritware, shallow, with flattened rim. The central medallion is divided into eight segments, painted with floral sprays in dull green and red, alternating with blue flower against a ground of scrolling foliage. On the cavetto is a brown band of spirals in sgraffito. On the flattened rim is a diapered band in blue. Three imitation Chinese "tassel" marks in blue.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware with polychrome underglaze painting |
| Brief description | Dish, fritware with polychrome underglaze painting, said to have been made in the province of Kerman, Iran, 16th or 17th century |
| Physical description | Dish of fritware, shallow, with flattened rim. The central medallion is divided into eight segments, painted with floral sprays in dull green and red, alternating with blue flower against a ground of scrolling foliage. On the cavetto is a brown band of spirals in sgraffito. On the flattened rim is a diapered band in blue. Three imitation Chinese "tassel" marks in blue. |
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| Accession number | 485-1888 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2003 |
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