Bowl with everted rim, decorated with manganese purple and cobalt blue splashes in a transparent glaze with a slightly greenish cast, with a central medallion filled with a bold calligraphic band of flowing cursive script interspersed with leaves and scrolls.
AKM553, Bowl with Moulded Calligraphic Decoration

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Bowl with Moulded Calligraphic Decoration
  • Accession Number:AKM553
  • Place:Afghanistan
  • Dimensions:25 cm
  • Date:mid-12th to 13th century
  • Materials and Technique:Fritware, moulded, with brown and purple decoration under a transparent glaze

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