12th-13th century
Iran
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Bowl
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted and gilded on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i)
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Size3 1/4 x 7 3/8in. (8.3 x 18.7cm) 7 3/8in. (18.7cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
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Country today
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Date12th-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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Like many of the other mina’i ceramics, this example is concerned with courtly themes—here, the seated royal figure, holding a wine cup, is flanked by attendants and surrounded by courtiers. The peacocks at his feet underscore this theme.