Dish with a bird

anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1199

Dish, with depiction of bird in centre. Iran, 12th century. Stone paste. Incised contours around the areas of colour prevented the colours running. This technique is known as lakabi, 'coloured'.

  • Artwork typedish
  • Object numberBK-1960-34
  • Dimensionsdiameter 10.3 cm, diameter 29 cm, height 7.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsaardewerk (kwarts-fritgoed) met glazuur