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Cast
bowl, flat bottom, elongated convex shouldered
body, straight rim
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Western
Iran
14th century AD
Height: 15.1 cm (6.04 in)
Rim diameter: 21.6 cm (8.64 in)
Decoration: The inner bottom surface displays
central circle filled with bold Y-shaped
geometrical lines and surrounded with a row of
fish and vegetal patterns. From the rim inward,
decoration of the outer surface of the tray
includes:
First row: Ramified vegetal patterns (vine
scrolls and leaves). The main ramifications,
separated by round six-petalled flowers, are
alternating executed with aligned circles and
jagged lines;
Second row: Arabic inscription in Thulth script is
divided into 6 elliptical frames, themselves
separated with circles alternating displaying
floral patterns and Y-shaped geometrical lines.
Inscription expresses good wishes for sovereign to
whom the cup is dedicated. Following the
inscription, within the last fame, the artist's
name is given;
The lower area of the outer surface is divided
into 24 vertical compartments. Every fourth
compartment is decorated with undulating scrolls
formed of lozenges and circles. Outer bottom is
decorated with band of Arabesque patterns.
Patina: Wart-like green and reddish brown
corrosion as well as glossy black stains. Part of
the body is broken and missing. Broken edges are
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