White bowl decorated in blue and black. Twelve stripes radiate from the centre of the bowl: six are blue with black borders and black waterweed decoration, the other six are black with blue borders and white inscriptions.
AKM767, Black and Blue Striped Bowl with Inscriptions in naskhi Script

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White bowl decorated in blue and black. Twelve stripes radiate from the centre of the bowl: six are blue with black borders and black waterweed decoration, the other six are black with blue borders and white inscriptions. The side walls are decorated with black waterweeds.
AKM767, Black and Blue Striped Bowl with Inscriptions in naskhi Script, Side

© The Aga Khan Museum

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Black and Blue Striped Bowl with Inscriptions in naskhi Script
  • Accession Number:AKM767
  • Place:Iran, Kashan
  • Dimensions:10 x 21.8 cm
  • Date:13th century
  • Materials and Technique:fritware, with black and blue decoration under a transparent glaze

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