Dish, decorated with a large, plump bird, red, yellow and ochre with black spots, filling most of the bowl’s interior. The rim is decorated with ochre scalloping and dark brown dots.
AKM695, Multicolored Bowl with a Bird

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Multicolored Bowl with a Bird
  • Accession Number:AKM695
  • Place:Iran, Sari
  • Dimensions:7.6 x 17.8 cm
  • Date:10th to 11th century
  • Materials and Technique:Earthenware, white slip with polychrome slip decoration under a transparent glaze (Sari ware)

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