VesselsPersian10th century

Small Bowl with inscription around the interior

10th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Underglazed

Medium

Underglaze slip-painted earthenware

Culture

Persian

Period

Samanid period

Century

10th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

5.08 x 14.29 cm (2 x 5 5/8 in.)

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