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Ancient Rare Kashan Lustre Bowl 12th Century Islamic Pottery Art

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Ancient rare Kashan lustre bowl 12th century Islamic pottery art. This beautifully decorated and well cared for lustre bowl is one of the few examples still in existence. It was made in Kashan in the 12th-early 13th century, Seljuk- Atabeg period. Kashan was an important center for the production of high quality pottery and tiles. Lustre ware was among the most innovative development of Kashan potters, who mixed silver sulfides and copper oxides to create a shiny copper toned metallic sheen on the surface of glazed earthenware bowls, plates and vessels. It was an expensive and unpredictable lustre technique. Kashan lustreware pottery can be found in the collections of the British Museum and the Hermitage Museum. Literature: O. Pancaroglu. Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics. This stellar pottery bowl has a beautiful surface patina. Wear. Extensive early restorations with wire staples. Measurements: Diameter 14” x height 3 ½” Weight: 3 ½ lbs less.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Kashan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Saudi Arabia
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    12th-13th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: This stellar pottery bowl has a beautiful surface patina. Wear. Extensive early restorations with wire staples. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Vero Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3915322565592
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