Bowl with incised flower and scrolls

anonymous, c. 900 - c. 999

Bowl. Iran, Nishapur, 9th - 10th century. Earthenware. The decoration was scratched into the bowl. Yellow, green and brown glaze were then added but apparently started to run during firing. Given by Prof. Dr J.A. Oosterbaan and Mrs Oosterbaan-Lugt.

  • Artwork typebowl
  • Object numberBK-1981-67
  • Dimensionsheight 5.2 cm, diameter 19.2 cm, diameter 8.8 cm
  • Physical characteristicsaardewerk met slib en glazuur

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Bowl with incised flower and scrolls

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1981-67

  • Description

    Kom van aardewerk gedecoreerd met sgraffito en gespat pigment in de kleuren geel, groen en mangaanbruin op een engobe van witte slib. Op de bodem en de binnenwand een ingegrifte bloem met tussen de bladeren ranken. Op de buitenwand lijnen in kleur.

Creation

  • Creation

    potter: anonymous, Nishapur

  • Dating

    c. 900 - c. 999

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    aardewerk met slib en glazuur

  • Dimensions

    • height 5.2 cm
    • diameter 19.2 cm
    • diameter 8.8 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Mr and Mrs Oosterbaan-Lugt, Heemstede

  • Acquisition

    gift 1981

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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  • Bowl with incised flower and scrolls
  • Bowl with incised flower and scrolls