first half 14th century
Town Sultanabad,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Dish
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStonepaste; painted under transparent glaze
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SizeH. 2 7/16 in.(6.2 cm), Diam. 7 1/4in. (18.5 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Town Sultanabad,
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 in 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.