first half 14th century
Town probably Kashan,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Bowl
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStonepaste; blue and black painted under transparent glaze (Sultanabad ware)
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SizeDiam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm) H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Town probably Kashan,
Iran -
Country today
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Datefirst half 14th 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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This bowl is a fine example of the so-called ‘Sultanabad’ wares which were produced during the Ilkhanid period. This type is characterized by a distinctive glaze, incorporating fine underdrawing in black or grey-green, often combined with cobalt and turquoise accents.