Accession Number1972/2.154
TitleBowl with striped and arabesque designs
Artist(s)IranianArtist NationalityIranianObject Creation Date14th centuryMedium & Supportfritware (ground quartz & white clay) with blue & turquoise underglaze paintingDimensions 4 3/4 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. ( 12.07 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm )
Credit LineTransfer from the College of Architecture and DesignSubject matterTypical of Kashan bowls are the cobalt and turquoise decorations, commonly featured with radial stripes. Like the bowl here, Kashan ceramics are glazed with colored backgrounds and display either animal, human or floral interior motifs. Pseudo-calligraphy like the Kufic on the exterior is also common.
Physical DescriptionThis glazed ceramic bowl with circular shape is typical of the Kashan style ceramicware from Iran. The interior features green foliage patterns, and a turquoise blue spotted donkey amidst blossoms within a blue medallion. The medallion has blue, turquoise blue, and green striped patterns. The exterior has blue and green floriated pseudo-Kufic designs
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Keywords
Arak
Islamic (culture or style)
Kashan
Kufic
Mamluk (culture or style)
Sultanabad (Il-Khanid pottery style)
Sultanabad ware
bowls (vessels)
ceramic ware (visual works)
fritware