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; applied decoration, overglaze painted and gilded on an opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i)
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SizeH. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Iran -
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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In one group of ceramics, potters combined the technique of mina’i painting with decoration in low relief, which is further highlighted by gilding, to create an even more sumptuous effect.
