Description:

Near East, Iran/Persia, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A finely-shaped bowl with a pretty yellow, earthy-red, and cream glazed pattern depicting four fish, their bodies decorated with crosshatching. They are separated by round patterns that resemble fish eggs. This plate was made at a time of demand for luxurious decorative ceramics, with the finest pieces going to the palaces of the elite. Throughout ancient Iran, many different kinds of ceramics were made, with some of the most specialized pieces being made by a single artisan or town's workshops. Many bowls of this style have been found in excellent condition in buried caches, thought to have been hidden in the face of oncoming Mongol invasions in the 13th century CE. Size: 7.3" W x 2.7" H (18.5 cm x 6.9 cm)

Provenance: private Florida, USA collection

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#123254

  • Condition: Intact, with some small losses to glaze. Small accession number is written in black ink on the flat base.

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