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Footed Bowl

late 1100s–early 1200s

Iran, probably Kashan, Seljuq period, late 12-early 13th century

Medium
fritware, pierced and underglaze painting
Measurements
Overall: 9.8 x 18.2 cm (3 7/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1915.581
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Location
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Description

Iranian potters created transparency by piercing and glazing frit-body walls. Here, triangles and rosettes decorate incised scallops beneath the blue rim. The footed shape is derived from Iranian metal bowls.

Footed Bowl

late 1100s–early 1200s

Iran, probably Kashan, Seljuq period, late 12-early 13th century

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