Monochrome Bowl with Incised Bird, AKM756, The Aga Khan Museum

Bowl, buff and reddish clay body. In the central medallion, a nesting bird faces left against a ground of short, diagonal lines. Over the bird’s back is a pretzel-shaped ornament. At the rim, is a band of X’s, enclosed in small rectangles.

AKM756, Monochrome Bowl with Incised Bird

Side of bowl, buff and reddish clay body. At the rim, is a band of X’s, enclosed in small rectangles and a thing line of green.

AKM756, Monochrome Bowl with Incised Bird, Side

Bottom of bowl, buff and reddish clay body, circular unglazed foot.

AKM756, Monochrome Bowl with Incised Bird, Bottom

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Monochrome Bowl with Incised Bird

Accession Number:AKM756
Place:Iran, Amul
Dimensions:9.8 x 26.3 cm
Date:10th to 11th century
Materials and Technique:earthenware, white slip with incised decoration under a transparent glaze (Amul ware)

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