late 12th-early 13th century
Iran
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Bowl
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStonepaste; glazed (opaque monochrome), in-glaze- and overglaze-painted, gilded
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SizeH. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) Wt. 12.3 oz. (348.7 g)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Iran -
Country today
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Datelate 12th-early 13th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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A large assembly with an audience of ten people, or singers, surrounding the ’ud-player is depicted on this turquoise bowl. Bowls of fruit suggest the festive nature of the event.
