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Footed Bowl
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Iranian potters created transparency by piercing and glazing frit-body walls. Here, triangles and rosettes decorate incised scallops beneath the blue rim. The footed shape is derived from Iranian metal bowls.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 12-early 13th century |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1100s–early 1200s |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, probably Kashan, Seljuq period, late 12-early 13th century |
| Medium | fritware, pierced and underglaze painting |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9.8 x 18.2 cm (3 7/8 x 7 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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