Antique Islamic Medieval Central Asia Bamiyan Sgraffito Ceramic Bowl
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Pre 1492: Item # 1470895
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Pre 1492: Item # 1470895
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This is an antique earthenware terracotta bowl from the Islamic Medieval era 11th - 13th century AD (391 AH – 700 AH) that originated from the Khwarezmian Empire of Central Asia, specifically from Bamiyan. The bowl has a flaring body that rises from a short foot. The surface of the walls is cream-colored with an incised zigzag motif that is divided by vertical green lines radiating from the center. The interior has a central medallion with a stylized motif of bird heads that is also incised (known as "Sgraffiato").
Sgraffiato - a term used to describe a widespread type of glazed pottery whereby the surface was covered with a fine pale slip which was incised through to the underlying body and then covered with a transparent glaze, and often highlighted with splashes of colored glaze.
CONDITION: In good, intact condition with signs of age with old iridescent earthen patina and wear.
DIAMETER: 18 cm (7.09 inches) Height: 8 cm (3.15 inches).
REFERENCES:
"Ceramics from Islamic Lands. (In association with The al-Sabah Collection Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait National Museum)" by Oliver Watson.
