Bowl decorated in brown lustre on a white ground. A brown circle with white arabesques is in the centre. Around it are a bands of white inscription, a wider band of Kufic letters, leaves and vine scrolls and a white Naskhi inscription on a brown background decorates the rim.
AKM768, Bowl with Palmettes and Bands of Inscriptions

© The Aga Khan Museum

A bowl decorated in brown lustre on a white ground. A white Naskhi inscription on a brown background decorates the rim. Seven large, rough, brown circles decorate the underside.
AKM768, Bowl with Palmettes and Bands of Inscriptions, Side

© The Aga Khan Museum

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Bowl with Palmettes and Bands of Inscriptions
  • Accession Number:AKM768
  • Place:Iran, Kashan
  • Dimensions:9.5 x 22.3 cm
  • Date:late 12th to early 13th century
  • Materials and Technique:fritware, with lustre-painting on an opaque white glaze (lustre ware)

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